Influencing Factors on Mid-Life Well-Being

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors which may influence a mid-life well-being.

Method/Statistical Analysis:This study is a descriptive survey design using a convenience sampling. The data were analyzedusing descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression using the SPSS 22.0 program.

Findings: As a result of conducting the stepwise regression analysis, the explanatory power of above 4 variables was appeared to be 52.3% including positive thinking (β = .416, p<.001), depression (β = -.266, p<.001), meaning of life (β = .196, p<.001) and perceived health status (β = .110, p = .027).

Improvements/Applications: This study will be used as basic data for developing nursing intervention programs that can improve well-being of middle age by establishing factors that affect well-being of middle age using variables of multilateral aspects.