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Cultural Differences in Menopausal Attitudes and Associated Mental Health Outcomes of Women in Menopause: A Systematic Review
Depenau, Marie (2024) Cultural Differences in Menopausal Attitudes and Associated Mental Health Outcomes of Women in Menopause: A Systematic Review.
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| Abstract: | This systematic review aims to synthesise the evidence about cultural differences in menopausal attitudes and their association with mental illness and mental well-being among perimenopausal women. In total, 18 studies were included in the systematic review. The included studies revealed five themes regarding positive menopausal attitudes and four themes regarding negative menopausal attitudes. Negative menopausal attitudes were associated with increased menopausal depression, increased symptoms of anxiety, and disordered eating. Positive menopausal attitudes were associated with higher body esteem but showed an unclear or no association with depression and anxiety, respectively. No association was found between menopausal attitudes and mental well-being. The association between negative menopausal attitudes and increased menopausal depression was evident in both individualistic and collectivistic cultures. The association between negative menopausal attitudes and increased anxiety was more prominent in collectivistic cultures whereas the association between negative menopausal attitudes and disordered eating was reported in only one individualistic culture. Most menopausal attitudes were shared among individualistic and collectivistic cultures, indicating no substantial influence of culture on menopausal attitudes. The lack of research about menopausal attitudes and mental well-being limits a comprehensive understanding of women’s mental health which indicates a need for future research. |
| 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/98042 |
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