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Title: | Men in midlife |
Authors: | Gerada, Martina (2006) |
Keywords: | Middle-aged men -- Malta -- Psychology Midlife crisis -- Malta Aging -- Psychological aspects Life Meaning (Philosophy) |
Issue Date: | 2006 |
Citation: | Gerada, M. (2006). Men in midlife (Bachelor's dissertation). |
Abstract: | This qualitative study aimed at gaining a better understanding of the phenomenon of midlife for men living in the Maltese context. It departs from a review of the psychological literature about this experience drawing on works by Levinson (1978) and Kalish (1989) among others. Then utilising a phenomenological framework, in-depth interviews were conducted with six Maltese middle-aged men. Through thematic analysis of data, eight themes were identified, namely (1) the central role of fathering (2) a focus on the relational (3) a lack of fear of death and fear of "unfinished business" (4) the preoccupation with health and physique (5) stock-taking in midlife (6) midlife as a time of challenge and change (7) work as a source of stimulation and stability and (8) reworking personal autonomy. Clearly permeating each theme was the men's need to creatively adjust to a new awareness of the passing years while ensuring a good quality of life for themselves and their loved ones, both on the relational and material dimensions. Midlife was not seen as a time of inevitable crisis but simply as another stage in an ongoing developmental process which brings to the fore new challenges and opportunities. |
Description: | B.PSY.(HONS) |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/84272 |
Appears in Collections: | Dissertations - FacSoW - 1997-2010 Dissertations - FacSoWPsy - 1993-2010 |
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