Primary Dysmenorrhea, Coping Strategies and Psychological Empowerment among Young Girls

Shamsa Noureen; Sara Latif

doi:10.5281/

Authors

Shamsa Noureen MS Scholar, Department of Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology, Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Pakistan Author
Sara Latif Lecturer, Department of Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology, Riphah International University, Lahore Campus, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/

Keywords:

Primary Dysmenorrhea, Coping Strategies, Psychological Empowerment, Young Girls

Abstract

This study investigates the relation between primary dysmenorrhea, coping strategies and psychological empowerment among young women. Using a correlational research design data was collected from 100 female participants aged 18-35 years, including both married and unmarried women, all of whom were employed for at least six months. Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire (MSQ; Chesney & Tasto, 1975), the coping scale (Hamby et al., 2013), and the Psychological Empowerment Instrument (Spreitzer, 1995; 1996) were employed to assess primary dysmenorrhea, coping mechanisms, and psychological empowerment, respectively. Findings reveal a significant positive relationship between primary dysmenorrhea, coping strategies, and psychological empowerment. Specifically, emotion-focused and problem-focused coping strategies significantly predicted psychological empowerment levels among participants. These results align with both the local and international literature, suggesting that the effective coping mechanisms can enhance psychological empowerment in women experiencing menstrual pain. Future research should consider broader participants groups, including those with other medical conditions, to deepen insights into coping processes and empowerment dynamics.