Mental Health among Muslim Career Women

Abstract

The increase in career seeking women is becoming even more significant following the United Nations recognition of a policy regarding women's involvement in careers and politics. However, there are several implications of women's involvement, especially Muslim women, in careers, such as mental health issues. Mental health issues contribute towards the impoverishment of women and an obstacle for Muslim women to succeed in their careers. This study intended to identity the level and trend of Muslim women's mental health in relation to their careers. A qualitative analysis that involved 34 articles published between 2014 and 2020 found that the main cause of mental health issues among Muslim women is religious discrimination. However, the main finding shows that a strong belief in religion has a positive and significant relationship with the level of Muslim women's well-being and their careers.