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@article{196831,
        author = {Kiruthika Devi Radja and Manoj R and Kiruthika},
        title = {correlation study on workplace gender microaggressions, feminist identity and psychological well being among working women},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {3968-3973},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196831},
        abstract = {Increased numbers of women are working in more fields than ever before but there is still sexist behavior and/or comments made against women. These behaviors and comments can be a source of mental distress to women and potentially affect their health. Additionally, how a female identifies as a feminist can influence how she thinks and responds to these experiences of sexism.
This research looked to examine the relationship between the type of workplace that employs sexist behavior or comments and its connection to the psychological well-being of working women. We asked 150 women, aged 18–45, who work in the workforce to participate in our study.
Multidimensional Inventory of Microaggressions—16
Psychological Well-Being Scale (18 item version)
Feminist Identity Composite
We theorized that sexist workplace behavior or comments would be negatively correlated to health and well-being while being a feminist would be positively correlated with it. We also hypothesized that being identified as a feminist would serve to assist women to cope with sexist behaviors and/or comments.
The results of this study will serve as a guide on how small sexist acts can impact health and how a female may utilize being a feminist to increase her strength as a working woman.},
        keywords = {Gender microaggressions, Feminist identity, psychological well-being, Working women, Workplace discrimination},
        month = {April},
        }