Summary: | 碩士 === 國立中正大學 === 成人及繼續教育研究所 === 103 === A Study of Aging Preparation for Childless Middle-aged Women.
Advisor: Dr. Hui-Chuan Wei
Student: Chia-Hui Tsai
Abstract
Explore the causes of aging society, the reducing rate of birth and marriage is the important reason. This study analyzes the planning and action of aging preparation from the perspective of aging and filial performance by childless middle-aged women. To realize the real need in their future old-age and implement the prevention education by understanding the connection from the perspective and action. The purposes of this study are as followings:
1. To understand the aging definition and meaning of childless middle-aged women.
2. To analyze planning situation of aging preparation by childless middle-aged women.
3. To explore the perception for children’s role and obligations by childless middle-aged women.
4. To discuss the aging preparation action by childless middle-aged women.
5. According to the research results, offer the suggestion to the researcher and institution as reference for learning programs planning.
Semi-structured interview of qualitative research methods is conducted with seven middle-aged women with no children. The conclusions of the study are summarized as followings:
1. Childless middle-aged women’s perspectives on aging are not just from age or physical section, and have conflicting views on aging base on childless.
2. Childless middle-aged women do not have crisis consciousness with aging preparation.
3. Children's obligation and function can be replaced by social support system, but on the emotional attachment and future hope still have an irreplaceable importance.
4. Childless middle-aged women have clear cognitive but negative attitude in the planning and action of aging preparation.
Key word: middle-aged woman, childless, filial performance,aging preparation
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