Impact of Family Structure on Working Women’s Self-Confidence and Self Esteem

Abstract

The present study aimed to sheds light on how much family structure Impact of Family Structure on Working Women’s Self-Confidence and Self Esteem The main objective of this study is to compare the Family Structure on Working Women’s Self-Confidence and Self Esteem. The study was conducted in the urban area of Patna taking 100 working women. Among theses 50 working women from nuclear family and 50 working women from joint family. Pretested ex-post facto research design was used for collecting the data. The data was tabulated and statistically analysed by using t-test techniques. The results indicate that working women living in nuclear families have higher self-confidence compared to those living in joint families and working women living in nuclear families have not higher self-esteem compared to those living in joint families. Research work also draws attention to important Limited decision-making freedom, constant criticism and comparison, and time management challenges adversely affect women’s mental health and create obstacles in becoming self-reliant and confident.