Age Groups Differences in Psychological Distress and Subjective Well-Being Among Saudi Women

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate whether differences exist in psychological distress and subjective well-being among Saudi women in Makkah by age group. This study used a social survey approach. Data were collected through a questionnaire designed for a sample of Saudi women residing in Makkah, aged 18 years and above, with a sample size of 442, achieved a 95% confidence level and 5% margin of error, exceeding the minimum required sample size of 384, to in-crease the reliability of the findings. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were used to answer the study questions. The study findings show significant variations in psychological distress and subjective well-being among Saudi women across different age groups. Younger women experience higher levels of psychological distress, while adult and older women report greater satisfaction. The study concludes age is a social determinant of psychological distress and life satisfaction among women. Given the cultural context, it is essential to incorporate religiosity and spirituality into future research. Additionally, the study calls for more extensive sociological studies with diverse populations to effectively address the mental health and well-being needs of women across different age groups as Saudi Arabia progresses toward its Vision 2030 goals.

Keywords

Age, psychological distress, subjective well-being, life course theory, Saudi woman

How to Cite

Alharbi, N. (2025). Age Groups Differences in Psychologi-cal Distress and Subjective Well-Being Among Saudi Women. Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Social Sciences, Vol17(1), pp42-54. https://doi.org/10.54940/ss90758702

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