Impact of perceived social support and optimism on life satisfaction among women: Moderating role of social status

Abstract

Research demonstrates that social status is a significant predictor of life satisfaction, both directly and via its mediating effect on life satisfaction's antecedents. Thus, the proposed study approach posits that social status mediates the association between life satisfaction and its two variables (optimism and perceived social support). Moreover, such research has mostly been conducted in Western contexts, necessitating research in India. In addition, our effort focuses on women, since they suffer a number of health-related issues that need investigation. This research used a quantitative and causal approach. This research comprised 513 questions as a sample. For data collection, an online survey was administered to working women in various sectors in the Union Territory of J&K. SEM analysis validates all seven assumptions (structural equation modelling). This work provides vital implications for many stakeholders.