Expectations of Middle aged Women for a life of Happiness to the Spouse

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study was to define and analyze the expectations of middle-aged woman to their spouse. METHODS: A sample of 39 middle-aged women was recruited from the workplace, religious organization and acquaintances. The survey was conducted with participants using self-reported questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Q methodology. RESULTS: There were four different types of expectations of middle-aged women. First type was "Collaborative and self-development type," meaning that women developed self and were collaborated with their family or spouses. The second type was "Maintain their own life" meaning that women recognized and maintained their expertise without interference from their spouses. The third one was "Respect for the inner value" meaning that women gave continued respect and understanding their inner value. The last one was "Realistic acceptance" meaning that women kept the current situation without implementing new self-development type. CONCLUSION: There is a subjective structure within the types of expectations of middle-aged women for a life of happiness to the spouse.