Psychosocial Predictors of Satisfaction with Life during Perimenopause and Postmenopause

Authors

  • María Dolores Martínez Author Universidad Autonóma del Estado de México
  • Norma Ivonne González-Arratia López Fuent Author Universidad Autonóma del Estado de México
  • Johannes Oudhof van Barneveld Author Universidad Autonóma del Estado de México
  • Alejandra del Carmen Domínguez-Espinosa Author Universidad Iberoamericana
  • Micaela Olivos-Rubio Author Universidad Autonóma del Estado de México

Keywords:

Personal satisfaction, perimenopause, nursing, postmenopause (Source, DeCs, Bireme).

Abstract

Objective: Analyze the variables that favor women’s adaptation to menopause, such as self-concept, self-esteem and perceived family support as the factors that predict satisfaction with life during perimenopause and postmenopause, and to identify differences among groups. Materials and methods: The sample was non-probabilistic and included a total of 404 women, separated into two groups: Group I (perimenopause) and Group II (postmenopause). The following scales were applied: (1) Satisfaction with Life (SELS), (2) the Valdez Self-Concept Scale, (3) Self-Esteem Scale - IGA, (4) perceived social support (SSP-Fa) and socio-demographic data. Results: It was found that self-esteem, perceived family support and the expressive-affective dimension of self-concept predict life satisfaction in 40.3%  (R2 = 0,403 p < 0,005), with no difference between the two groups. Conclusions: The aforementioned variables are positively present in these groups of women and should be considered as mental health strengths for comprehensive nursing care during this stage of life.

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Author Biographies

María Dolores Martínez, Universidad Autonóma del Estado de México

Licenciada en Enfermería Maestría en Sistemas de Salud. Dra. en Ciencia de la Salud.

Investigadora Facultad de Enfermería y Obstetricia. Jefe editorial Revista Horizontes en Salud Expresión de Enfermería. Integrante del Comité curricular.

Norma Ivonne González-Arratia López Fuent, Universidad Autonóma del Estado de México

Integrante del Sistema Nacional de Investigadores en México

 

Johannes Oudhof van Barneveld, Universidad Autonóma del Estado de México

Investigador

Alejandra del Carmen Domínguez-Espinosa, Universidad Iberoamericana

Investigadora

Micaela Olivos-Rubio, Universidad Autonóma del Estado de México

Investigadora de la Faultad de enfermería. Jefe del departamento de titulación

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Published

2012-09-24

How to Cite

Martínez, M. D., González-Arratia López Fuent, N. I., Oudhof van Barneveld, J., Domínguez-Espinosa, A. del C., & Olivos-Rubio, M. (2012). Psychosocial Predictors of Satisfaction with Life during Perimenopause and Postmenopause. Aquichan, 12(3). Retrieved from https://aquichan.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/aquichan/article/view/2359

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2012)

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