Working women and multiple roles: manifestations and repercussions

Our field study aims to shed light on the significant social and professional roles of working women and their impact on their psychological, physical, and social health. A study was conducted in the city of Bejaia involving 250 working women and employees. Utilizing a descriptive approach, in-depth interviews, and statistical methods (correlation coefficients: agreement and coupling), the following results were obtained:Working women perform multiple social and professional roles due to the division of labor and social changes compared to the past. The multiplicity of social and professional roles has led to moderate stress and hormonal disturbances in the majority of working women. There is a high level of symptoms, including: psychosomatic symptoms, depression, pathological symptoms related to the stomach and intestines, vision problems, blood pressure issues, and menstrual disorders, in addition to other social problems such as the breakdown of social ties, divorce, lack of communication, and emotional divorce. The study also found a moderate correlation of R = 0.58 between seniority and the occurrence of severe psychosomatic disorders. A strong positive correlation of R = 0.73 was found between female workers who do not receive any social or moral support and severe psychosomatic disorders. Finally, there was a moderate correlation of R = 0.59 between marital status and the occurrence of psychosomatic depression.