Perceived Social Support and Self-Esteem among Pregnant Women
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This study aimed at studying the association between self-esteem and perceived social support among the pregnant women. This research was based on a correlational research design along with quantitative approach. Survey method was used to collect the data from the targeted population, including pregnant women in public and private hospitals and clinics within Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and the sample was designed using convenient sampling. was used. Self-reported measures including Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSES) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were used. The gathered data was analysed statistically and the findings indicate that there is a significant positive association exists between perceived social support and self-esteem. In studying the demographic differences, it was demonstrated that educational and age group differences were mildly found in different groups. Middle adults showed higher level of perceived social support as compare to the young ones. Beside the limitations of the study, these findings could assist health care practitioners and lawmakers build stronger networks of support for pregnant women, which in turn can boost their mental health and self-esteem.
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Health care practitioners, Perceived social support, Pregnant women, Social support and self-esteemReferences
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