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Research Objective

To study the impact of partner support on emotional regulation and life satisfaction, with a focus on the mediating role of mental help-seeking attitudes in millennials.

Methodology

This study employed a cross-sectional survey design. A sample of 420 married millennials from Punjab, Pakistan, was selected using non-probability purposive sampling. Participants were included if they were married and born between 1981-1996, and excluded if they had severe mental/physical disabilities or had experienced major life events in the past six months. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires translated into Urdu. The scales used were the Marital Interpersonal Support Evaluation List, Emotional Regulation Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale, and Mental Help Seeking Attitudes Scale. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, linear regression, and mediation analysis using PROCESS Macro (4.2).

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD
    A["Define Research Objective"] --> B["Select Theoretical Framework: Social Cognitive Theory"];
    B --> C["Adopt Cross-sectional Survey Design"];
    C --> D["Identify Target Population: Millennials in Punjab, Pakistan"];
    D --> E["Determine Sample Size: N=420"];
    E --> F["Employ Non-probability Purposive Sampling"];
    F --> G["Develop/Select Measurement Scales"];
    G --> H["Translate Scales to Urdu"];
    H --> I["Administer Questionnaires to Participants"];
    I --> J["Collect Data"];
    J --> K["Perform Descriptive Statistics"];
    K --> L["Conduct Correlation Analysis"];
    L --> M["Perform Regression Analysis"];
    M --> N["Conduct Mediation Analysis"];
    N --> O["Interpret Results"];
    O --> P["Draw Conclusions and Implications"];                    

Discussion

The findings support the social cognitive theory, highlighting the influence of social constructs like partner support on emotional regulation and life satisfaction. The study found that partner support directly influences emotional regulation and life satisfaction. Furthermore, mental help-seeking attitudes act as a crucial mediator, facilitating the positive impact of partner support on these outcomes. The discussion also touches upon cultural biases in Pakistan regarding mental health help-seeking and the importance of supportive relationships for overall well-being.

Key Findings

There were significant positive relationships between partner support and emotional regulation (r=0.41), partner support and life satisfaction (r=0.44), and partner support and mental help-seeking attitudes (r=0.37). Partner support had a significant impact on emotional regulation (R²=0.72) and life satisfaction (R²=0.81). Mental help-seeking attitudes significantly mediated the link between partner support and emotional regulation, and between partner support and life satisfaction, indicating a full mediation in both cases.

Conclusion

Partner support plays a vital role in enhancing emotional regulation and life satisfaction among millennials. Mental help-seeking attitudes are a significant mediating factor in this relationship. The study emphasizes the importance of fostering supportive relationships and encouraging positive attitudes towards seeking mental health support to improve the well-being of couples.

Fact Check

* Sample Size: The study included a sample size of N=420 participants.
* Publication Year: The article was published in 2024.
* Mediating Role: Mental help-seeking attitudes were found to mediate the relationship between partner support and both emotional regulation and life satisfaction.

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