Predictors of Life Satisfaction among Urban Iranian Women: An Exploratory Analysis |
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Authors: | Kousha Mahnaz Mohseni Navid |
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Affiliation: | 1. Sociology Department, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55105 2. Sociology Department, Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104
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Abstract: | This paper explores life satisfaction among married and unmarried Iranian women in urban areas. Data is analyzed from a sample of 335 women of which 61% are married and 39% are unmarried (i.e., single, divorced, or widows). Data is collected through the use of self-reported questionnaires administered during 1992 and 1994. A series of path analysis and cross tabulations suggest that for married women life satisfaction is directly linked to their satisfaction with marriage, employment, and their leisure experiences. There is an inverse relationship between satisfaction and the women's activity, however. For unmarried women, satisfaction is affected by their leisure experiences and educational level. The study suggests that any effort to reduce or increase the educational, employment, or leisure activities of women will directly affect women's general satisfaction and therefore affect Iranian society as a whole. |
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