Rooyesh-e- Ravanshenasi Journal(RRJ)

This study aimed to predict the psychological well-being of pregnant women based on emotional intelligence and social support. The present research was a descriptive-correlational study. The study's statistical population included all women visiting health and maternity centers in Saveh City in the year 2023. A sample of 300 people was selected using convenience sampling. The instruments used in this study included the Psychological Well-Being Scale (RSPWB, Ryff, 1989), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS, Zimet et al., 1988), and the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i, Bar-On, 1980). Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between emotional intelligence and social support with psychological well-being (p<0.01). Furthermore, emotional intelligence and social support together predicted the criterion variable, explaining 54% of the variance in psychological well-being among pregnant women (p<0.001). These results indicate that emotional intelligence and social support are significant predictors of psychological well-being in pregnant women. The study underscores the importance of psychosocial factors in enhancing the mental health of pregnant women and highlights the need to strengthen these factors in prenatal care and support programs.