Single mothers' subjective well-being: empirical evidence from Malaysia

Health Care Women Int. 2021;42(4-6):756-777. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2020.1744148. Epub 2020 Mar 24.

Abstract

The authors' purpose of this study is to investigate the antecedents of single mothers' subjective well-being. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted using a multi-stage random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling. The main findings are: (1) religiosity and locus of control positively influenced subjective well-being, (2) locus of control negatively influenced financial strain, (3) financial strain negatively influenced subjective well-being, and (4) age moderated the relationship between financial strain and subjective well-being. Implications and future research suggestions are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Malaysia
  • Mothers*
  • Religion*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires