Experiences Pertaining to Successful Aging in Middle-Aged Women in South Korea

Do-young Lee, Hyun-ju Kim and A-young Jo ()
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Do-young Lee: College of Nursing, Changshin University, Gyeongnam 51352, Republic of Korea
Hyun-ju Kim: College of Nursing, Gyeongsang National University, Gyeongnam 52727, Republic of Korea
A-young Jo: College of Nursing, Gyeongsang National University, Gyeongnam 52727, Republic of Korea

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 19, 1-11

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.

Keywords: female; healthy aging; middle-aged women; qualitative research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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