Document Type : Research/Original/Regular

Authors

• Fatemeh Ghiyasi ¹
• Solmaz Dabiri ²

¹ MSc, Educational Psychology, Department of Psychology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

² Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to propose a predictive model for assessing the quality of life of stay-at-home mothers, taking into account their usage of social media and the mediating effect of loneliness. This research employed a descriptive-correlational approach, utilizing structural equation modeling. The study's population consisted of all housewives residing in the 6th district of Tehran. A research sample of 400 mothers was selected utilizing the available sampling procedure. The research instruments used in the study included the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire, the Media Usage Questionnaire, and the Loneliness Questionnaire. The structural equation modeling method was utilized to evaluate the model. The results showed that the proposed model had a good fit with the data. Also, the results indicated that the use of social media usage, both directly and indirectly, through the mediation of loneliness, significantly affected the quality of life of housewife mothers (P=0.000). Based on the research findings, it is crucial to investigate and address key factors such as social media usage and feelings of loneliness that impact the quality of life for stay-at-home mothers. By doing so, we can work towards promoting and enhancing the overall well-being of these mothers.

Keywords

• Quality of Life
• Housewife Mothers
• Use of Social Media Usage
• Feeling of Loneliness

Main Subjects

• Woman and family