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일상재구성법(Day Reconstruction Method)을 통해 살펴본 기혼 중년여성의 일상경험과 정서 = Exploring daily experiences and emotions of married middle-aged women through day reconstruction method
The purpose of this study was to explore the activities and emotions of married middle-aged women in their daily lives, with an emphasis on identifying the specific factors contributing to their happiness. The Day Reconstruction Method was employed to collect and analyze data from 284 married middle-aged women, focusing on their weekday and weekend routines, companionship, and emotional states. The findings are as follows: On weekdays, married middle-aged women predominantly engaged in household activities alone, experiencing lower levels of happiness during these times. Work-related activities on weekdays, which saw the second-highest allocation of time, elicited both positive and negative emotions, with social interactions in the workplace playing a significant role. Conversely, on weekends, women exhibited a propensity for heightened positive emotions stemming from leisure activities and sufficient rest. Particularly noteworthy was the significant happiness derived from leisure activities involving family members. Furthermore, irrespective of the day of the week, the highest levels of happiness were consistently experienced when married middle-aged women socialized with their friends. They tended to experience greater levels of happiness on weekends, with employed women in particular reporting higher levels of happiness compared to housewives. This study provides insights into the happiness of middle-aged women, offering a nuanced understanding of the lives of this demographic.