A qualitative study on the phased nature of the self-acceptance process for working women experiencing menopause
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Women navigate menopause through a five-stage process of self-acceptance, from awareness to redefinition. Understanding these stages and seeking support is key for women to maintain health while working.
Area Of Science
- Women's Health
- Menopause Studies
- Psychological Adaptation
Background
- Increasing female workforce participation highlights the need to address menopause-related health issues.
- Menopause involves complex physical, psychological, and social factors.
- Previous research indicated self-acceptance difficulties require tailored support.
Purpose Of The Study
- To clarify the internal process of self-acceptance during menopause.
- To provide foundational knowledge for developing effective support systems for menopausal women.
- To understand how women navigate the transition to maintain workforce participation.
Main Methods
- Secondary analysis of qualitative data from semi-structured interviews.
- Study participants included 20 women, primarily from medical and welfare professions.
- Qualitative content analysis was employed to identify themes.
Main Results
- A five-stage process of menopausal self-acceptance was identified: awareness, resistance, exploration, acceptance, and redefinition.
- The process is not strictly linear, with individual variations and fluctuations.
- Environmental support and interpersonal relationships significantly influence the transition.
Conclusions
- Menopause can be a transformative period for role and self-reconstruction, not just loss.
- Proactive self-acceptance is vital for women to sustain mental and physical health during their careers.
- Developing targeted support systems based on the identified stages is recommended.
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