Author: Hira Tofail
Supervisor: Ms. Fauzia Naz
Degree: MPhil
Year: (2010-2012)
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present research investigated the relationship between perceived spousal rejection, social adjustment and personality maladjustment in working women. It was assumed that (a) spousal rejection and personality maladjustment are likely to be positively correlated in working women, (b) personality maladjustment and social adjustment are likely to be negatively correlated in working women (c) spousal rejection and social adjustment are likely to be negatively correlated in working women, and (d) spousal rejection and personality maladjustment are likely to predict social maladjustment in working women. Data of 50 working women were collected from different departments of the University of Punjab Lahore. Their age range was between 25 to 50 years. Perceived Spousal Acceptance-Rejection Scale (Rohner & Khaleaque, 2005) was used to assess perceived spousal rejection. Personality Assessment Questionnaire (Rohner, 2005) was used to assess the personality maladjustment of working women. Social Adjustment Scale (James, 2009) was used to assess social adjustment of the working women. Results showed significant positive relationship between spousal rejection and personality maladjustment, significant negative correlation between spousal rejection and social adjustment, significant negative correlation between personality maladjustment and social adjustment of working women. Spousal rejection and personality maladjustment emerged as significant predictors of social maladjustment in working women.
Keywords: social adjustment, spousal acceptance-rejection, working women, personality maladjustment.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
