Menopause is very crucial transitional phase in a women’s life which are marked by biological, psychological and social changes. Most of the research has focused on understanding menopausal experiences, however growing attention is given to psychosocial factors affecting the menopausal experiences. This study aims to understand and explore the influence of spousal support on menopausal experiences, while also examining the role of relationship dynamics and coping mechanisms used in shaping these experiences. It adopts qualitative research approach aligning with interpretivist paradigm and the data was collected through purposive and snowball sampling by using in-depth semi-structured interview. The data was thematically analysed by using Braun’s and Clarke’s method of thematic analysis. Five themes and twelve sub-themes were generated namely, (1) menopause daily hurdles (2) types and levels of spousal support (3) influence of spousal support on menopause (4) marital dynamics shapes menopause, (5) coping strategies and marital dynamics.

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Menopause and Marriage: Understanding the Influence of Spousal Support on Women’s Well-Being

  • N. R. Nimisha,
  • D. G. Pooja,
  • Soumya Simon,
  • Diganta Baishya

摘要

Menopause is very crucial transitional phase in a women’s life which are marked by biological, psychological and social changes. Most of the research has focused on understanding menopausal experiences, however growing attention is given to psychosocial factors affecting the menopausal experiences. This study aims to understand and explore the influence of spousal support on menopausal experiences, while also examining the role of relationship dynamics and coping mechanisms used in shaping these experiences. It adopts qualitative research approach aligning with interpretivist paradigm and the data was collected through purposive and snowball sampling by using in-depth semi-structured interview. The data was thematically analysed by using Braun’s and Clarke’s method of thematic analysis. Five themes and twelve sub-themes were generated namely, (1) menopause daily hurdles (2) types and levels of spousal support (3) influence of spousal support on menopause (4) marital dynamics shapes menopause, (5) coping strategies and marital dynamics.