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T1 Conformity to Female Gender Norms and Its Influence on Psychological Risk in Spanish Climacteric Women: A Descriptive Study
A1 Pérez Soto, María Inmaculada
A1 Cardaba García, Rosa María
A1 Velasco González, Verónica
A1 Cárdaba García, Inés
A1 Durántez Fernández, Carlos
A1 Muñoz Del Caz, Alba
A1 Aparicio Garcia, Marta Evelia
A1 Madrigal Fernández, Miguel Ángel
A1 Pérez Pérez, Lucía
K1 climacteric; gender norms; mental health; women
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 sexes
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/80927
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/80927
LA spa
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. Conformity to Female Gender Norms and Its Influence on Psychological Risk in Spanish Climacteric Women: A Descriptive Study. Sexes 2025, 6, 10. https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes6010010
DS UVaDOC
RD 01-feb-2026