Meaningfulness and Experience of Perimenopausal Women During the Pandemic in India: A Mixed-Method Study
India; life satisfaction; meaning-making; Perimenopause; quality of life; SARS-CoV-2; urban
The perimenopausal transition marks a significant phase in womens lives, and the unforeseen challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic added complexity to this already intricate period. We investigated the mediating role of satisfaction with life between meaning in life and quality of life and adaptive strategies employed by perimenopausal women during the pandemic in India. Findings showed satisfaction with life as a strong mediator between meaning in life and quality of life. Thematic analysis identified a global theme of meaning in uncertainty and organizing themes: finding solace in self and actionable insights. The study emphasizes the need for understanding the meaning-making processes and adaptive strategies employed by women navigating perimenopause in the face of unprecedented global challenges. 2024 Society for Menstrual Cycle Research.
Sathiyaseelan A.; Patangia B.; Balasundaram S.; M A.; Chaudhury S.; Cossio-Torres P.; Pinto A.
Women's Reproductive Health, Vol-11, No. 4, pp. 914-935.
Sathiyaseelan A., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Patangia B., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Balasundaram S., School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; M A., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Chaudhury S., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Cossio-Torres P., Department of Public Health and Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potos Mexico; Pinto A., Medical Officer, Center for Counselling and Health Services, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India