| Summary: | 碩士 === 樹德科技大學 === 人類性學研究所 === 104 === The study was aimed to investigate the physical and psychological changes, the coping strategies of the changes, and the sexuality for middle aged women. In-depth interviewing was utilized. The subjects were three straight women in their 45s to 50s , supporting themselves financially. Semi-structure interviews were conducted with an interview outline for data collection. The findings are as follows.
1. The mental pressure for the subjects can be categorized as the mental and physical changes for middle aged women, the changes in interpersonal relationships, business development and financial stress, and self-identity. As long as the subjects consider themselves as valuable, productive, being loved, accepted, understood, attractive, and independent, they can be filled with inner power and defeat the sense of loss. It corresponds with the findings of Shen’s study in 2005.
2. As to the sexuality of middle-aged women, the analysis and investigation of the study focused on the value of affection, the exit of non-mainstream sexuality, and the position of women’s sexuality. Women were used to suppress their own sexuality and needs in order to satisfy the needs of their better halves. As time changes, women are more independent about their sexuality. It is a long but beautiful process. Through the process, women can see their affection flow and needs. Through loving their bodies and getting close to their desires, women listen to their inner voice and feelings. In the meantime, the process assists to connect the significant others in relationships. The affection interaction with the better halves is more profound and full of power.
3. As to the investigation of the influences on middle-aged women’s
physical and psychological changes and the awareness of sexuality, three dimensions for discussion in this study. They are the physical restrictions, the awareness of sexuality, and self power. As human beings, men and women have rights to enjoy the happiness of sex. Even though there are physical and psychological changes and mental pressure due to the middle ages, women can seek for professional advice and resources from doctors for adjusting more balanced mental and physical conditions. Other than nutrient intakes and adequate exercises, regular sexual activities before menopause and the sexual pleasure achievement are the key factors to maintain youth for middle-aged women. The more women can accept themselves, love themselves, learn for self-growth continuously, and enrich themselves, the more freedom they can obtain mentally, and the happier and more joyful their lives are.
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