Effects of conflicts with In-laws on Psychological well-being of married women

The present paper addresses the adverse effects of conflicts with in-laws on the psychological well-being of married women. The study was comparative in nature. Approximately, fifty (N=50) women having conflicts with their in-laws were compared with a sample of fifty women (N = 50) without conflicts in relation to psychological well-being (anger, hostility and life satisfaction). It was assumed that women having conflicts with their in-laws would significantly report more anger and hostility but less satisfaction with their life than women without conflicts. Data was obtained from participants using Brief Interview Form, subscales of Anger and Hostility and Satisfaction with Life Scale. Statistical analysis of data, independent t-test, reveals that women having conflicts with in-laws reported more anger, hostility and less life satisfaction as compared to women without conflicts. Conflicts with in-laws have profound impact on psychological well-being of married women.