Midlife experiences: The best is yet to be
Date of Publication
1999
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Behavioral Sciences
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Behavioral Sciences
Abstract/Summary
The study aimed at discovering the experiences of married middle aged women belonging to different socioeconomic classes in Metro Manila. The changes these women undergo from the physical to the mental, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social aspects, the coping mechanisms they use, and the differences and similarities they experience according to the different classes were determined by collecting data through fifteen key informant interviews (five women from each socioeconomic class) and interview survey of 45 midlifers (fifteen from each socioeconomic class).
The researchers found out that regardless of the socioeconomic status the women belonged to, midlife crisis is a myth. Although all the social classes encountered changes associated with middle age, these women have coping strategies readily available to help them adjust. It is discovered that the differences arise as women from each class have varied ways to cope with these problems and changes that occur during this period of development. Also, general feelings on the significant events and perceptions of middle age differ between the class which were largely dependent on the assessment of their children's welfare.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU09022
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
216 leaves
Recommended Citation
Bairan, A., Go, J., & Labis, J. (1999). Midlife experiences: The best is yet to be. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/16550
