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Table 1 The extracted dimensions of female empowerment

From: Applying the structural equation model approach to study the simultaneous relationship between women’s empowerment and mental disorder in Egypt

Dimension 1

Dimension 2

Dimension 3

Discussion with spouse

Relationship with spouse

Treatment by spouse

How often does the woman discuss with her spouse? A) Her plans for the future

To what extent the woman agrees that she has enough freedom & independence in her relationship with her spouse

To what extent the woman agrees that her spouse respect her

B) Problems in her work/school

Woman and her spouse understand each other well

To what extent the woman agrees that her spouse does not treat her harshly

C) About her daily life

To what extent the woman agrees that when they have a disagreement, they talk to reach a solution

 

D) Children’s future

  

E) Her marital sexual relations

  
  1. Source: Calculated by authors using “Survey of Young People in Egypt” (SYPE) 2014. The Population Council in Egypt
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