factors influencing life satisfaction in middle-aged women in south korea: a descriptive research using panel data

Background & aim: life after middle age accounts for almost half of the life cycle, along with global increases in life expectancy; it is important to manage the life satisfaction of middle-aged women as they transition from adulthood to old age. this study sought to investigate the life satisfaction of middle-aged women and identify the factors affecting them in various ways. methods & materials: as secondary research, sample data were sourced from the 2016 korean longitudinal study of aging -sixth wave of klosa- by the ministry of employment and labor and the korean employment information service in korea. results: factors affecting the life satisfaction of middle-aged women include individual factors such as religion, household income, marriage, and educational background (all p<.05); health-related factors such as depression and smoking; family-related factors such as frequent contact with nonresident children; and socio-cultural factors such as leisure activity or trips (all p<.05). conclusion: the life satisfaction and influencing factors for middle-aged women identified in this study should be used as a basis for successful and healthy aging preparation in women’s health policy.