FEAR OF DISCLOSURE, EMOTIONAL REACTIVITY AND SOMATIC SYMPTOMS AMONG WORKING WOMEN

Abstract

The study aimed to examined the correlation between fear of disclosure, emotional reactivity, and somatic symptoms of working women, whereas they also explored the moderating effect of emotional stability and the role of work sector (government and the private). Based on emotion regulatory and psychosomatic concepts, a purposive sample of 200 working ladies (aged between 25 and 50) was enrolled taking both online and in-person modes. Scales was used Fear of Disclosure Scale (FDS), Emotional Reactivity Scale (ERS), and Somatic Symptoms Scale ( SSS-2). Results indicated that there were extensive positive connections fear of disclosure, emotional reactivity, and somatic signs (r =.41-.69, p <.001). The findings therefore reveal the need to create work environments that are psychologically safe and where women are encouraged to air out their feelings and report health matters without any stigma. It also draw attention to the importance of launching mental health programs and gender-sensitive workplace strategies, particularly in environments in which organizational cultures have the potential to inhibit expressing emotions.

Keyword: Fear of discovery, emotional reactivity, somatic symptoms, working women, mental health, workplace support