Social support and self-esteem as intervening variables in the relationship between social roles and women's well-being.
The effects of social roles on women's well-being are explored in an analysis which incorporates social support and self-esteem as intervening variables. The impact of roles on well-being is expected to occur primarily through these intervening variables. An analysis of a national sample of adult women reveals that the only social roles to impact well-being through effects on social support or self-esteem are employment and parenthood. Results indicate that parenthood has a weak positive effect on support and marriage reduces levels of distress. Employment does not enhance well-being via social support but does have a positive effect on self-esteem. Community programs which encourage social participation and which involve esteem enhancing activities are recommended.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Linfield College, McMinville, OR 97128.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008393:Marriage; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D012649:Self Concept; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support