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@article{ART003366716},
author={Kim, Goun and Choi, Jieun and Kim, Hyoun K. and Shim, Mi-so},
title={Longitudinal Analysis of the Associations among Family-related Stressors, Perceived Daily Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-aged Korean Women},
journal={Global Health and Nursing},
issn={2233-5560},
year={2026},
volume={16},
number={2},
pages={97-108},
doi={10.35144/ghn.2026.16.2.97}

TY - JOUR
AU - Kim, Goun
AU - Choi, Jieun
AU - Kim, Hyoun K.
AU - Shim, Mi-so
TI - Longitudinal Analysis of the Associations among Family-related Stressors, Perceived Daily Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-aged Korean Women
JO - Global Health and Nursing
PY - 2026
VL - 16
IS - 2
PB - Research Institute of Nursing Science
SP - 97
EP - 108
SN - 2233-5560
AB - Purpose: In this study, we aimed to examine the longitudinal pathways among family-related stressors (e.g., marital conflict, economic strain, intergenerational tension and burdens), perceived daily stress, and depressive symptoms in middle-aged Korean women. Methods: This secondary analysis used data from waves 1 to 9 (2007~2022) of the Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families. The sample comprised 2,869 women aged 40~59 years at baseline (Wave 1, 2007) with continuity of marital status across all waves. Marital conflict was assessed in wave 1; economic strain and intergenerational tension and burdens in waves 1 and 3; perceived daily stress in waves 4~6; and depressive symptoms in waves 7~9. Structural equation modeling with full information maximum likelihood estimation was used to test the hypothesized longitudinal pathways. Results: The structural model showed acceptable fit (x 2 =177.75, p<.001, comparative fit index=0.92, root mean square error of approximation=0.05). Perceived daily stress was significantly associated with depressive symptoms (β=0.22, p<.001). Marital conflict (β=0.11, p=.005) and economic strain (β=0.12, p<.001) significantly predicted perceived daily stress, whereas intergenerational tension and burdens did not (p=.384). Conclusion: These longitudinal relationships highlight the need for nurses to assess marital conflict and economic strain from a long-term perspective and to screen for stress and depressive symptoms in middle-aged women.
KW - Key Words: Middle aged;Women;Depression;Stress;psychological;Longitudinal studies
DO - 10.35144/ghn.2026.16.2.97
ER -

Kim, Goun, Choi, Jieun, Kim, Hyoun K. and Shim, Mi-so. (2026). Longitudinal Analysis of the Associations among Family-related Stressors, Perceived Daily Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-aged Korean Women. Global Health and Nursing, 16(2), 97-108.

Kim, Goun, Choi, Jieun, Kim, Hyoun K. and Shim, Mi-so. 2026, "Longitudinal Analysis of the Associations among Family-related Stressors, Perceived Daily Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-aged Korean Women", Global Health and Nursing, vol.16, no.2 pp.97-108. Available from: doi:10.35144/ghn.2026.16.2.97

Kim, Goun, Choi, Jieun, Kim, Hyoun K., Shim, Mi-so "Longitudinal Analysis of the Associations among Family-related Stressors, Perceived Daily Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-aged Korean Women" Global Health and Nursing 16.2 pp.97-108 (2026) : 97.

Kim, Goun, Choi, Jieun, Kim, Hyoun K., Shim, Mi-so. Longitudinal Analysis of the Associations among Family-related Stressors, Perceived Daily Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-aged Korean Women. 2026; 16(2), 97-108. Available from: doi:10.35144/ghn.2026.16.2.97

Kim, Goun, Choi, Jieun, Kim, Hyoun K. and Shim, Mi-so. "Longitudinal Analysis of the Associations among Family-related Stressors, Perceived Daily Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-aged Korean Women" Global Health and Nursing 16, no.2 (2026) : 97-108.doi: 10.35144/ghn.2026.16.2.97

Kim, Goun; Choi, Jieun; Kim, Hyoun K.; Shim, Mi-so. Longitudinal Analysis of the Associations among Family-related Stressors, Perceived Daily Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-aged Korean Women. Global Health and Nursing, 16(2), 97-108. doi: 10.35144/ghn.2026.16.2.97

Kim, Goun; Choi, Jieun; Kim, Hyoun K.; Shim, Mi-so. Longitudinal Analysis of the Associations among Family-related Stressors, Perceived Daily Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-aged Korean Women. Global Health and Nursing. 2026; 16(2) 97-108. doi: 10.35144/ghn.2026.16.2.97

Kim, Goun, Choi, Jieun, Kim, Hyoun K., Shim, Mi-so. Longitudinal Analysis of the Associations among Family-related Stressors, Perceived Daily Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-aged Korean Women. 2026; 16(2), 97-108. Available from: doi:10.35144/ghn.2026.16.2.97

Kim, Goun, Choi, Jieun, Kim, Hyoun K. and Shim, Mi-so. "Longitudinal Analysis of the Associations among Family-related Stressors, Perceived Daily Stress, and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-aged Korean Women" Global Health and Nursing 16, no.2 (2026) : 97-108.doi: 10.35144/ghn.2026.16.2.97