RT Journal Article
T1 Conformity to female gender norms and its influence on psychological risk in Spanish climacteric women: a descriptive study
A1 Pérez, Inmaculada
A1 Cárdaba García, Rosa M.
A1 Velasco Gonzalez, Veronica
A1 Cárdaba García, Inés
A1 Durantez Fernández, Carlos
A1 Muñoz del Caz, Alba
A1 Soto Cámara, Raúl
A1 Aparicio García, Marta Evelia
A1 Madrigal, Miguel
A1 Pérez Pérez, Lucía
AB (1) Background: The climacteric phase is a crucial period in a woman’s life, due to the changes that affect both her physical and psychological well-being. This study aims to explore the psychological risks associated with the climacteric period in Spanish women, evaluating the influence of conformity to female gender norms. (2) Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted with 429 women, using surveys to assess psychological risk (GHQ-12) and conformity to gender norms (CFNI-45). The sample was recruited from central Spain, covering women aged 45–64 years. (3) Results: 20% of the women showed signs or suspicion of psychological pathology, with a higher prevalence in younger women. Participants displayed greater conformity to gender norms related to domestic chores, but less conformity to norms of sexual fidelity and thinness. Health perception was identified as significantly influencing psychological risk and conformity to the norm of thinness, acting as a moderator in this relationship. (4) Conclusions: The study indicates that age and conformity to female gender norms influence psychological risk during the climacteric phase. Younger women and those with greater conformity to the norm of thinness exhibited higher psychological vulnerability. This highlights the need for interventions that address these factors in order to promote emotional well-being and a positive perception of health during this stage of life.
PB MDPI
SN 2411-5118
YR 2025
FD 2025-02-20
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/123345
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/123345
LA eng
NO Pérez, I., Cárdaba-García, R. M., Velasco-Gonzalez, V., Cárdaba-García, I., Durantez-Fernández, C., Muñoz-del Caz, A., Soto-Cámara, R., Aparicio-García, M. E., Madrigal, M., & Pérez-Pérez, L. (2025). Conformity to Female Gender Norms and Its Influence on Psychological Risk in Spanish Climacteric Women: A Descriptive Study. Sexes, 6(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes6010010
DS Docta Complutense
RD 18 dic 2025