Menstrual Impact, Self-Efficacy and Psychological Wellbeing in Young Women

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between menstrual impact, psychological well-being and self efficacy in young adult women in Pakistan. The sample for this correlational study was 386 females selected by convenience and purposive sampling. The sample comprised of 386 young women, the age range of 18 to 25 (M =20.27, SD =1.20). Menstrual Impact Scale (MIS), Generalised Self Efficacy scale (GSE) and Ryff 's Psychological Wellbeing (PWB) scale were used to assess menstrual impact, self-efficacy and psychological wellbeing respectively. Results revealed that menstrual impact was negatively correlated with self-efficacy, and self-efficacy was positively related to psychological wellbeing. According to the regression analysis, menstrual impact was negative predictor of self-efficacy and self-efficacy was the positive predictor of psychological wellbeing. As well, the study revealed that self-efficacy was as a mediating variable between menstrual impact and psychological wellbeing. The results of this study suggest that prior amounts of self-efficacy are directly related to the menstrual impact and psychological wellness among young adult women in Pakistan. This problem can be solved by introducing suitable education and intervention in all the educational institutions of Pakistan.