Socio-Psychological Impact of Spousal Migration for Financial Support on Newly Married Women in Pakistan

Abstract

Abstract

Husbands mostly migrate for the financial support of their families. Yet it also results in the absence of cultural and traditional figures from their families. Sooner or later, this absence comes up with changes in the lives of newly married women. Aims of this research delve into the social, economic, and psychological dimensions of women and families affected by migration, employing a qualitative approach. The study reveals that migrant wives benefit from enhanced access and healthcare opportunities. Additionally, migration correlates positively with increased budget allocations for households needs. However, psychological disturbances manifest in the personalities of newly married women (NMW) due to the absence of their husbands, contributing to emotional stress, loneliness, and sadness. Similarly, while women may experience economic stability, they also contend with emotional challenges

        Keywords: families and women, psychological disturbance, economic stability, psychology stress