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The Impact of Sexism and Age on Men and Women’s Menopausal Attitude

Ostermann, J.C. (2024) The Impact of Sexism and Age on Men and Women’s Menopausal Attitude.

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Abstract:This study compared men and women’s menopausal attitude and the influence of endorsed sexism and age on this attitude. Understanding these differences is crucial for not only gaining a comprehensive picture of menopausal attitudes in society, but also of the male menopausal attitude which was so far overlooked in research. Hypotheses proposed that women would have a more positive menopausal attitude than men, higher sexism endorsement would be connected to a more negative attitude (with this relationship being stronger for men), and older people would have a more positive menopausal attitude, with this relationship being stronger for women. A correlational research design tested the hypotheses using a sample consisting of 207 participants who completed an online survey assessing their menopausal attitude and endorsed sexism. Results showed that while men and women’s menopausal attitude was similar, men endorsed on average more sexism than women. Sexism did not influence people’s menopausal attitude, and there was no difference between genders in this regard. Additionally, while older individuals held a more positive menopausal attitude, this did not vary based on gender. This study highlighted that men and women’s menopausal attitude is similar and improves similarly with age. Still, more educational efforts on menopause are needed to fight the stigma connected to it, consequently improving women’s menopausal experience.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology MSc (66604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/101009
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