Ideology of the Gender Role and Emotional Well-being: The Moderating Impact of Gender

Abstract

Aim of the Study: This study aimed to examine the impact of gender on the relationship between gender role ideology and emotional well-being of married couples.

Methodology: Data from 225 individuals was collected in person and online by using purposive sampling technique. The self-report questionnaire of Gender Role Belief Scale Short Version (GRBS-SV) (Kerr & Holden, 1996) and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) by Tennant et al. (2007) were used.

Findings: The results of study indicated that males having traditional gender role ideology have higher emotional well-being than males having egalitarian gender role ideology. Results also indicated that females having egalitarian gender role ideology have higher emotional well-being.

Conclusion: The study concluded that there is significant gender difference in emotional well-being. Gender significantly moderates the relationship between gender role ideology and emotional well-being.