Psychological Well-Being of Self-Help Groups Women in Pothencode, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala

Abstract

The Kerala state government has been ensuring community development programs only through SHGs (Self Help Groups).  Well-being is the ability to perform tasks without interruption while experiencing positive feelings. Self-help groups enhance the quality of well-being in numerous ways by providing social supports, empowerment, skills training, accessing resources, networking, and marketing their products.  The theory of well-being defines six dimensions such as self-acceptance, meaning in life, positive relationships with others, personal growth, environmental mastery and autonomy, all are associated with SHG women's well-being,  Generally, poor economic, health conditions, mental process and social functioning are indicates the low socio-economic status of SHG’s women.  The research descriptive design was used.  There are 106 sample were selected in the probability sampling by using multistage method.  Interview schedule was used for collecting the primary data from SHG members of Pothencode Village. The data collected and analyzed systematically. The present study found that the socio-economic status does not influence the psychological well-being of SHG’s women.  It is recommended that creating policies, establishing welfare schemes, availing credit linkage, involving the community activities, and empowering women are the significant sources of improving the quality of life among SHGs Women in Pothencode Village, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala.