중년기 여성의 결혼만족도와 건강지각의 관계

Relationship of between Satisfaction of Marriage and Perceived Health Status of Middle-aged Women

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the relationship between satisfaction of marriage and perceived health status of middle-aged women. The study was designed as descriptive correaltional study. Data was collected from questionnaires completed by 133 middle-aged women between 40-59 years old. The data was analyzed using the SPSS program and included, descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Partial Pearson correaltion and Multiple regression. The results were as follows. 1) With satisfaction of marriage, there were significant differenciations on duration of marriage(F=4.17, p=0.018), support of spouse(F=7.353, p=0.001) among the general characteristics. 2) With perceived health status, there were no significant differenciations among the general characteristics. 3) According to the correlation between satisfaction of marriage and perceived health status controlled for duration of marriage and support of spouse, there was a significant positive correlation(R=0.1925,p=0.033). 4) According to the multiple regression, support of spouse and perceived health statud showed the explanatory power of the satisfaction of marriage with 10.9% On the basis of above findings, the following is suggested. It is needed health-promotion program for middle-aged women that is inspired satisfaction of marriage, perceived health status and support of spouse. Also it is needed re-studies with more larger sized sampling.