Influencing Factors on Mid-Life Crisis

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the factors which may influence a reported mid-life crisis. Methods: The research design was a descriptive survey design using a convenience sampling. Data were collected from 209 middle aged men and women by using self-reported questionnaires including Korean versions of Mid-life Crisis Scale, Meaning in Life Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale, Ego-resiliency Scale and Multipledimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 22.0 program for descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficients and hierarchical multiple regression. Results: The mean for mid-life crisis was 2.69±0.58. A mid-life crisis was statistically significant in relationship to education (F=3.79, p=.024) and to economic status (F=4.07, p=.019). Further, there were significant correlations among meaning of life (r=-.34, p<.001), health status (r=-.42, p<.001), stress (r=.46, p<.001), ego resilience (r=-.29, p<.001), social support (r=-.47, p<.001), and mid-life crisis. Social support (β=-.29, p<.001), stress (β=.27, p<.001), and health status (β=-.22, p<.001) were significant predictors which explained 34% of the variance reported in a mid-life crisis. Conclusion: The results indicate that these factors influencing mid-life crisis should be considered when developing nursing intervention to cope with a mid-life crisis.

Mediating Effects of Family Stress on the Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Midlife Crisis in Middle-Aged Men

“…If people adapt well to these changes, they can lead a more mature life, but if they do not adapt well, it will not only negatively affect their mental health [26] but also lead to a family crisis [27]. A study by Chang [28] found that the higher the stress, the higher the severity of the midlife crisis, and that stress is a factor affecting the midlife crisis. Thus, a midlife crisis can vary in crisis level by the negative appraisal they give their changing situations.…”

Development of an Online-Coaching Blended Couple-Oriented Intervention for Preventing Depression in Middle Adulthood: An Intervention Mapping Study

“…Many studies have identified the risk factors for middle-aged depression, including retirement, economic insecurity, changes in family structure, empty-nest syndrome, declining health, hormonal changes, sexual dysfunction, loneliness, and loss of social capital ( 5 , 6 ). Previous research suggests that chronic exposure to risk factors makes middle-aged adults more vulnerable to depression ( 6 ).…”

“…Many studies have identified the risk factors for middle-aged depression, including retirement, economic insecurity, changes in family structure, empty-nest syndrome, declining health, hormonal changes, sexual dysfunction, loneliness, and loss of social capital ( 5 , 6 ). Previous research suggests that chronic exposure to risk factors makes middle-aged adults more vulnerable to depression ( 6 ). Because middle-aged adults in Korea often remain undetected and untreated despite their vulnerability to depression ( 3 ), it is important that preventive interventions for depression are tailored for a particular target group.…”

The health status, aging anxiety, social networking, generativity, and happiness of late middle-aged adults

“…행복의 지표들은 행복의 구성 요소를 기준으로 개발되었는데, 한국인의 행복을 결정하는 요인에 관한 연구들에서는 '가족 및 대인관계 만족', '자신에 대한 수용 및 만족', '건강', '경제', '일', '여가 생 활' 등이 공통적인 요인으로 제시되고 있다 [7]. 실제로 대부분의 중년기 성인들은 미래의 행복한 노후 생활을 위해 건강을 가장 중요한 요소로 생각하고 있는데, 건강상태는 사회적 활동을 증가 시키고 흥미의 범위를 넓히며, 타인과의 대인관계와 상호작용을 통해 삶을 더욱 풍요롭게 하고 어려운 상황에 부딪혔을 때 효과 적인 적응 능력을 갖도록 하는 원천이 되고 있다 [8].…”

“…행복의 영향요인에는 불안, 우울과 같은 부정적인 정서가 포함 되는데 [4], 중년기는 신체•정신적 건강의 쇠퇴, 노후 및 은퇴에 대 한 불안 및 다양한 사회적 변화에 적응해야 하는 부담감과 가정 이나 사회에서 생산적인 역할을 담당해야 하는 발달 단계의 과업 을 성취하느라 가정적으로나 사회적으로 다양한 위기를 경험하게 된다 [8]. 이러한 경험은 노화 과정에 적응해 나가는 정상적인 발 달 단계 중 하나이지만, 정신•심리적 문제를 야기하고 노년기의 행복한 삶에 영향을 미친다 [2].…”