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Do-Young Lee1, Hyun-Ju Kim2, A-Young Jo2
1College of Nursing, Changshin University, Gyeongnam 51352, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
This study aimed to analyze and gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences pertaining to successful aging in middle-aged women in South Korea. A sample of 12 middle-aged women, capable of sharing their lived experiences, was divided into three age-based groups: those in their 40s, those in their 50s, and those aged 60-65 years. The collected data were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method. Five theme clusters and ten themes emerged. The experiences of successful aging among middle-aged women were categorized as: "Coping with changes in the mind and body", "Financially stable life", "Undergoing the aging process with a healthy family", "Preparations for dying well", and "Pursuing a meaningful, harmonious life". These findings highlight the need for programs that prepare middle-aged women to positively accept and enjoy older adulthood by identifying and addressing the factors essential for successful aging and reducing any negative emotions attached to aging and older adulthood.
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