Self-perception as marker of psychological well-being in young women of Yugra

Abstract

The article analyzes the correlation between self-perception and psychological well-being in
young women aged 20–35 living in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra. The study involved 50 women with different marital status, education level, and employment. The results showed that psychological wellbeing of young women is at a low and average level. The majority of respondents have difficulties in establishing and maintaining relationships, as well as in defining life goals. Half of the study participants demonstrated an average level of life satisfaction, and one third demonstrated a high level. Analysis of self-perception components shows that respondents have different levels of motivation for social approval, self-confidence, self-acceptance and other aspects of self-perception correlat ing with psychological well-being. The identification of three groups of women, depending on the severity of the anxiety level about their physical appearance, allowed us to determine the specifics of these correlations. The study emphasizes the importance of studying the factors influencing self-perception and psychological well-being of young women. The results may be useful for the development of programs to improve self-efficacy and psychological well-being of this age group.