The Level of Satisfaction Middle - Aged Married Women Feel in Their Family Life Through the Implementation of Manners

중년기 주부의 생활예절 수행 정도에 따른 가정생활 만족도

  • 이정우 (숙명여자대학교 가정대학 가정관리학과) ;
  • 김경아 (숙명여자대학교 가정대학 가정관리학과)
  • Published : 1999.01.01

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine by how much variables influence the implementation of manners. In addition, subjective and objective variables and the relationship between the implementation of manners and the satisfaction felt in family life as a general has been examined. In total, 338 middle-aged married women were studied to serve as a data sources. The major findings of this study are indicated as follows: 1. It was discovered that there was a high level of manner implementation among the middle-aged married women studied. The variables that affected this level were as follows: educational experience in manner-uplifting courses, self-esteem, and humanism preference orientation. 2. On the level of satisfaction with family life as a general, the study showed reasonable standards. The following variables affected this level: the average monthly income of family, whether or not the women are employed, religious obligations, self-esteem, humanism preference orientation, manners within the family life itself, manners in ancestral services, and manners in communications. It was clear however that the implementation of manners in general played an important role in the amelioration of the level of satisfaction felt with family life.

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