WOMEN’S PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ON WORKPLACE LONELINESS

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of employment status on loneliness in women between the ages of 25 and 30 in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with an emphasis on the moderating function of prosocial behavior. A deliberate sample of 130 women 50 working and 80 nonworking was assessed with the UCLA Loneliness Scale, Version 3. The research revealed that employed women had significantly lower loneliness scores than their jobless counterparts. The discrepancy between employment offers more chances for social contact and prosocial participation helps to account for it. The study emphasizes how inclusive workplace environments and community-based initiatives promote emotional well-being via social connection. Especially in the workplace, prosocial behavior seemed to be a vital factor in lowering loneliness. The results suggest that a successful treatment against loneliness among young adults might entail providing women with more chances for meaningful social contact both at home and at work.