Orta Yaş Bi̇reylerde Psi̇koloji̇k İyi̇ Oluş Düzeyi̇ İle Yaşliliği Kabullenme Zorluğu Arasindaki̇ İli̇şki̇

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the level of psychological well-being and the difficulty of accepting old age in middle-aged individuals between the ages of 40-65 and to determine the variables that affect the level of psychological well-being and the difficulty of accepting old age. The sample of the study was consisted of 156 (81 women and 75 men) middle-aged individuals. The Psychological Well-Being Scale, The Difficulty of Accepting Old Age Scale and The Form of Demographic Information were used to collect data. Pearson correlation analysis, independent samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance were used to analyze data. The findings of the study showed that there was significant negative correlation between the level of psychological well-being and the difficulty of accepting old age in middle-aged individuals. It was observed that the psychological well-being levels of middle-aged individuals with physical illness are significantly lower, middle-aged individuals with physical illness have a significantly higher level of difficulty of accepting old age. Further, as the age increases in middle-aged individuals, the difficulty of accepting old age decreases. No significant relationships were found between psychological well-being and age, psychological well-being and gender, difficulty of accepting old age and gender. In the conclusion part of the study, the findings obtained from this research were discussed and suggestions were made.

Aging anxiety and beliefs about exercise in middle-aged women

“…In that study, one of the participants expressed thoughts to the effect that she did not feel mentally or physically young at the age of 40. In a study conducted with middle-aged individuals, it was determined that as age increased, the difficulties in accepting old age decreased (Atay & Kumcağız, 2022). In this case, it can be revealed that negative expectations about old age will also decrease.…”