Emotional Adjustment and Identity Crisis among Indian Mothers Experiencing Empty Nest Syndrome

Abstract

The present study examined the relationship between Emotional Regulation and Empty Nest Syndrome among Indian mothers. The study was conducted on a sample of 76 Indian mothers experiencing the empty-nest transition. Emotional Regulation and Empty Nest Syndrome were assessed using standardized measures. Descriptive statistics were used to examine the mean and standard deviation of the variables, while Pearson’s correlation analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between Emotional Regulation and Empty Nest Syndrome. The findings indicated a mean score of 44.05 (SD = 7.52) for Emotional Regulation and 139.20 (SD = 28.40) for Empty Nest Syndrome. The correlation analysis revealed a positive relationship (r= 0.333) between Emotional Regulation and Empty Nest Syndrome, indicating a weak-to-moderate association between the two variables. The findings suggest that emotional processes are associated with mothers’ experiences during the empty-nest transition. The study highlights the importance of understanding the psychological experiences of mothers during this significant family-life transition and may provide useful insights for counseling, emotional support, and future research.