• 한국생활과학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.1013-1033
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• 2014

This study attempted to develop a valid and reliable instrument capable of measuring Korea midlife family resilience (The Korea Midlife Family Resilience Scale: KMFRS). An exploratory, non-experimental, cross-sectional, and quantitative design was used to develop and validate the KMFRS. A tentative factor structure of family resilience and an item pool of the scale were constructed through a comprehensive literature review and personal interview. The pilot study was conducted with 424 middle aged adults(40~59) to select items for a scale, resulting in a preliminary scale composed of 70 items. In the main study, the preliminary scale was administered to a national representative sample of 562 middle-aged Korean adults. The scale was filtered into 40 items by the item analysis and an exploratory factor analysis, resulting in 6 factors: Family Connectedness & Problem Solving, Family's Positive Perception of Adversity, Family's Economic Stability, Family Religion & Spirituality, Support of Extended Family, and Support of Friends & Neighbors. These 6 factors explained 61.82% of total variance. The findings of the current study indicate substantial support for the reliability and the validity of the KMFRS. Other challenges and suggestions for future research on family resilience scale are discussed.

• Human Ecology Research
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• 제61권2호
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• pp.219-231
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• 2023

This study examined attitudes toward factors underpinning a successful marriage and their associations with marital satisfaction among married men and women in midlife. The sample comprised 201 married men and women aged between 40 and 59 living in Seoul, South Korea, and the data were collected by a self-report survey in 2019. Attitudes toward factors underpinning a successful marriage were measured using 12 items from the European Values Study Master Questionnaire 2008 and marital satisfaction was measured using three items from the Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were performed in order to identify the factors deemed important for a successful marriage, as well as a t-test to explore gendered domains. Additionally, regression analysis was conducted to examine the association between attitudes toward factors underpinning a successful marriage and marital satisfaction. The results revealed two factors that were deemed important for a successful marriage: 'marital exchange based on conditions' and 'qualitative interaction based on sharing.' Women were more likely to believe that both factors were important for a successful marriage than men. The regression analysis revealed that 'qualitative interaction based on sharing' had a positive association with marital satisfaction, while 'marital exchange based on conditions' had a negative association with marital satisfaction, and also that these associations did not differ by gender. The findings imply that a successful marriage can be achieved when married partners make efforts to maintain their relationships through positive interactions and share intimacy in midlife.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.27-38
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• 2008

Purpose: To determine the degree of cardiovascular disease risk according to socioeconomic factors among midlife women in the community and thereby provide baseline data for the development of health promotion programs. Method: A total of 200 women participated in health screenings and a health survey. The survey was performed in November and December, 2006. The survey instruments included socioeconomic factors, health behavior (smoking and exercise), and family history. Biophysical measurement included BMI and blood pressure. Blood samples were drawn for glucose and total cholesterol tests. Results: The mean age was 52.5 years, 34.0% had received education less than 6 years, 70.0% earned a monthly income of less than \1,500,000, and 61.5% were homemakers. Cardiovascular disease risk was significantly different by age (BMI, systolic BP, and exercise), education (systolic BP), monthly income (T. cholesterol), marital status (smoking), and occupation (exercise). Most women had 2 or 3 cardiovascular disease risks. Older age, lower education, and lower income were significantly associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. Conclusion: Efforts should be made to decrease the number and severity of cardiovascular disease risk factors for midlife women in the community by developing health promotion programs targeting to modify their cardiovascular disease risk factors.

• 한국인구학
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.167-194
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• 2006

Jesse Bernard(1973)와 Gove(1972)등이 결혼과 부모됨이 여성의 건강에 부정적인 영향을 미친다고 발표한 후, 성 차별성 관점은 극히 최근까지 서구는 물론이고 우리나라에서도 성과 가족 그리고 건강 문제를 바라보는 일반적인 관념으로 자리 잡아 왔다. 이후 가족 역할과 건강 그리고 성의 연계에 대한 다양한 논의들이 진행되어 왔지만, 실증 연구의 부재로 남녀 차이가 무엇이며, 그 차이는 어느 정도인지에 대한 정보는 매우 부족한 실정이다. 이 연구의 목적은 차별성 관점 이외의 다양한 관점들을 함께 살펴보면서, 현재 한국 사회에서 결혼을 하고 부모가 되는 일련의 가족 역할 수행 경험이 남성과 여성의 건강에 어떠한 영향을 미치고, 이러한 관련성에서 남녀 차이는 무엇인지, 어떠한 사회적 설명이 가능한지를 실증적으로 규명하는데 있다. 결혼 및 부모 지위의 점유가 남녀의 건강 문제에 갖게 되는 혜택과 비용을 알아보기 위해, 각 역할의 점유 여부의 조합 형태로 현재 수행하고 있는 가족 역할 유형을 알아보았고 각 유형별 신체 및 정신 건강을 비교하였다. 연구 결과, 남성과 여성 모두에서 결혼 지위와 부모 지위를 함께 가지고 있는 유형은 다른 어떤 역할 유형들(역할 없는 유형, 부모지위만 있는 유형, 결혼 지위만 있는 유형)보다 신체 정신 건강이 더 양호하였다. 성차도 발견할 수 있었는데, 결혼이나 부모 지위를 점유하지 않았을 때 취약해지는 건강의 차원이 성에 따라 달랐다. 또한 건강에 특별히 더 부담이 되는 역할 조합도 성에 따라 상이하였다.