How to Cite: Shahzadi, S., & Khan, W. (2022). Impact of perceived social support and optimism on life satisfaction among women: Moderating role of social status. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S3), 8189–8201. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS3.7963 International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2550-6978 E-ISSN 2550-696X © 2022. Manuscript submitted: 27 March 2022, Manuscript revised: 9 April 2022, Accepted for publication: 18 May 2022 8189 Impact of perceived social support and optimism on life satisfaction among women: Moderating role of social status Snober Shahzadi Psychology, SGT University, India Dr. Waheeda Khan Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, SGT University, India Abstract---Research demonstrates that social status is a significant predictor of life satisfaction, both directly and via its mediating effect on life satisfaction's antecedents. Thus, the proposed study approach posits that social status mediates the association between life satisfaction and its two variables (optimism and perceived social support). Moreover, such research has mostly been conducted in Western contexts, necessitating research in India. In addition, our effort focuses on women, since they suffer a number of health-related issues that need investigation. This research used a quantitative and causal approach. This research comprised 513 questions as a sample. For data collection, an online survey was administered to working women in various sectors in the Union Territory of J&K. SEM analysis validates all seven assumptions (structural equation modelling). This work provides vital implications for many stakeholders. Keywords---social status, life satisfaction, optimism, perceived social support, women. Introduction Health is linked to a sense of physical and mental well-being, contributing to a longer life expectancy. It refers to how satisfied an individual is with the overall quality of their life (Mincu & Tascu, 2014). Over the preceding years, scholars have shown increasing interest in the practical implications concerning the potential well-being outcomes such as life satisfaction (Baumeister et al., 2016). Life satisfaction is described as the subjective assessment of one's own life's quality or the degree to which one is satisfied, happy, or content with one's life (Proctor et al., 2017; Olasupo et al., 2021). However, there is no substitute for supportive connections to promote health and wellness and reduce stress (Cohen & Syme, 1985). People who have a greater sense of social support tend to have a