Keyword: «middle age»

The article presents empirical research results on the relationship between attachment patterns and somatic adaptation levels in middle-aged women. Women with low somatic adaptation demonstrate disorganized attachment characterized by simultaneously high avoidance and anxiety in relationships, increased frustration, ambivalence and clinging behavior. The revealed differences show high statistical significance and indicate the necessity of comprehensive psychological support considering mutual influence of bodily self-perception and emotional bonds quality.

The relevance is due to the high stressfulness of life in middle age, the need to increase stress resistance and overcome the negative consequences of stress. The purpose of the study is to identify differences in personal adaptive potential and stress coping strategies among men and women aged 45-59. The results showed that women are more sensitive to emotional losses and family problems, while men are more sensitive to health problems and financial difficulties. Men have more pronounced neuropsychological stability and behavioral regulation, while women have more pronounced moral normativity; men are more likely to demonstrate social interaction and cautious actions, while women are more likely to demonstrate impulsive actions.

A theoretical analysis of the problem of stress and resilience in middle-aged women who combine professional activities and the upbringing of underage children is presented. The relevance of the study is due to the increased stress of the modern social environment and the need to find effective psychological resources to cope with multitasking and role overload among working women. The purpose of the article is to systematize theoretical approaches to understanding the phenomenon of resilience and substantiate its role as a key resource in overcoming stress in the target group. Based on the analysis of classical and modern research in the field of stress psychology (U. Kennon, G. Selye, R. Lazarus) and S. Muddy's concepts of resilience reveal the structure (involvement, control, risk acceptance) and mechanisms of influence of this construct on the process of coping with stress. Theoretical analysis allows us to assert that resilience is not just a protective factor, but an active, transformative attitude that allows us to transform the challenges of everyday life into opportunities for personal growth of a modern woman.