Korean J Adult Nurs.  2018 Feb;30(1):98-105. 10.7475/kjan.2018.30.1.98.

Influencing Factors on Mid-Life Crisis

• Chang HK

• KMID: 2405703
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2018.30.1.98

Abstract

PURPOSE
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.

MeSH Terms

Education
Ego
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Research Design

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