Effect of Service Category and Age on Mental Health of Married and Unmarried Working Women

Srivastav ¹ , P ² , Bharsakle ³ , S. ⁴

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Isroset-Journal
Vol.2 , Issue.3 , pp.1-8, Mar-2016

Online published on Mar 12, 2016

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Abstract :
This paper addresses the relationship between marital status, service category and mental health. First, the field of mental healthand the concept of marital status are introduced. This is followed by a discussion of the forms of marital status and service categoryimplicated in mental health research. Evidence related to a marital status, socialdeterminants model of mental health is examined. Apply several statistical tests and find significant difference for mental health with respect to marital status and service category.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Mental Health; MarriedWorking Women; Unmarried Working Women

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