MARITAL ADJUSTMENT AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG WOMEN EDUCATORS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

This comparative study examined marital adjustment and job satisfaction among women teachers (n = 49) and nurses (n = 44) employed in various institutions, selected through purposive random sampling. Utilizing the Marital Adjustment Inventory (Pramod Kumar & Kanchan Rohatagi, 1976) and Job Satisfaction Scale (Amar Singh & T.R. Sharma, 1999), data analysis revealed significant differences in marital adjustment and job satisfaction between the two groups. Women teachers exhibited higher mean scores on both marital adjustment and job satisfaction, indicating better overall well-being and satisfaction compared to women nurses. Furthermore, a positive and significant correlation (r = 0.21) was found between marital adjustment and job satisfaction, suggesting that women with higher marital adjustment tend to experience greater job satisfaction. These findings underscore the importance of addressing workplace stressors and fostering a supportive environment to promote the overall quality of life for women in these professions.