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This research aims to identify factors that contribute to the longevity of marriages among middle-aged couples who have been married for over 20 years.

March 7, 2026Korean Journal of Human Ecology

A Qualitative Study on Factors Contributing to Maintaining Long-Term Marriage in Middle Age

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JLJiseon Lee

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Qualitative exploration identifies key elements supporting lasting marriages among middle-aged couples, suggesting their importance.

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This research aims to identify factors that contribute to the longevity of marriages among middle-aged couples who have been married for over 20 years.
Conducted narrative inquiry with six participants (three men and three women) married for over 20 years.
Analyzed data using Clandinin and Connelly's three-dimensional exploratory space.
Classified factors into individual, marital family, and social system levels.
Identified key factors shaped by the metaphor of 'a lighthouse'.
Highlighted 'solid foundation' and 'lighthouse keeper’s dedication' in individual system level.
Discussed 'light of trust', 'light of hope', and 'light of communication' in marital family system level.
Described social system level factors as 'flash of god and relationship' and 'the energy that moves the lighthouse'.

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Jiseon Lee (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2355af8044f7a4eba51 https://doi.org/10.5934/kjhe.2026.35.1.33

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