A Study on the Relationship Between Psychological Abuse and Social Anxiety in Married Women (2-7 Yrs of Marriage)

This study examines the relationship between psychologicalabuse and social anxiety in married women. Data was collected from 200 samples of married women within 2-7 years of marriage. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling method. Emotional Abuse Questionnaire (EAQ) developed by Vahid Momtaz (2022) was used to assess psychological abuse, Social Phobia Scale developed by Mattick, Richard P., & Clarke, J. Christopher (1988) was used to assess social anxiety. A quantitative research design is used in this research, the data was statistically analyzed with Pearson correlation coefficient through SPSS. The analysis of the relationship between psychological abuse and social anxiety has a strong positive correlation. This research emphasis the complex nature of these variables and stress the requirement for further exploration into the interaction between psychological abuse and social anxiety and other mental health, cultural and lifestyle factors. However, it is important to note that while the correlation is strong, it does not imply causation. Other factors may influence social anxiety beyond psychological abuse.