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To explore how middle-aged women perceive and cope with aging in order to guide the design of assessment instruments and health interventions.

August 16, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Perception and coping with aging among middle-aged women: a qualitative study

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To explore how middle-aged women perceive and cope with aging in order to guide the design of assessment instruments and health interventions.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 middle-aged women aged 46–57 years across diverse educational and menopausal backgrounds in Changsha, Hunan Province (April–June 2025).
Applied thematic analysis to evaluate qualitative data following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) guidelines.
Identified five core themes ('1H4W'): multidimensional aging experiences, the dual impact of aging (threat vs. growth), multidimensional attribution, coping trajectories with perceived efficacy, and barriers to action.
Demonstrated that although women recognize physical, psychological, and social changes, substantial barriers impede the translation of coping intentions into proactive health actions.

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Qualitative study reveals complex perceptions and dual coping strategies regarding aging in middle-aged women, highlighting the need for targeted assessment tools and interventions.

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Lei et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a817980f2fb91fc834acafa https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-29009-1

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Qualitative study reveals complex perceptions and dual coping strategies regarding aging in middle-aged women, highlighting the need for targeted assessment tools and interventions.

Perception and coping with aging among middle-aged women: a qualitative study

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Perception and coping with aging among middle-aged women: a qualitative study

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