Inter-Role Conflict and Mental Health in Early Adulthood Females

Ankita Singh; Mahendra Kumar; Sushmita Mazumdar

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.29287

Inter-Role Conflict and Mental Health in Early Adulthood Females

Author(s)	Ankita Singh, Mahendra Kumar, Sushmita Mazumdar
Country	India
Abstract	Inter-role conflict is one of the most common and challenging realities. It occurs when an individual faces dual demands from different roles, and the situation is likely to cause a lot of psychological strains. This kind of conflict was most prevalent among females in the early adulthood age of development, a period that involves a turning point to other important developmental tasks in life such as procurement of employment, further educational pursuits, and formation of settlement or marriage. Work and family responsibilities become intertwined during this phase, as the drive for career advancement merges with other obligations, potentially impacting one's health. The effects of inter-role conflict on mental health can be significant, impacting such outcomes as anxiety, depression, and stress. Anxiety might manifest itself through constant apprehension or a low probability of performing well in one or more positions. At the same time, depression can cause a lack of self-worth and a negative outlook on life. Such mental health issues can lead to maladjustment in behavior, which means that one can become less productive at work as well as seclusion in their relationships. Inter-role conflict, if persistent, causes chronic stress, which worsens these concerns and may lead to irreversible mental health problems. This review also explores the impact of inter-role conflict on mental health outcomes and explores potential strategies to mitigate these effects. Some realistic approaches to reducing the psychological load include time management, role prioritization, and seeking social support. This literature review emphasizes the importance of psychological strategies from existing literature to help young women manage their roles more effectively. Therefore, by integrating literature from the existing research, this study illuminates how inter-role conflict affects early adulthood females’ mental health with a focus on coping strategies.
Keywords	Inter-role Conflict, Role conflict, Mental health, Early Adulthood Females, Coping Mechanisms
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024
Published On	2024-10-25
Cite This	Inter-Role Conflict and Mental Health in Early Adulthood Females - Ankita Singh, Mahendra Kumar, Sushmita Mazumdar - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.29287
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.29287
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g8pnmr

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