Menopause

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What are the three components of ageism?

Prejudicial attitudes, discriminatory behaviors, institutional policies (correct)

Institutional practices, societal norms, negative stereotypes

Negative attitudes, prejudicial beliefs, discriminatory laws

Stereotypes, discriminatory behaviors, societal norms

What are some negative stereotypes associated with older adults?

Highly intelligent, emotionally stable, physically fit

Physically unattractive, feeble, less competent (correct)

Social, kind, warm

Energetic, independent, physically attractive

How are older women perceived in terms of their competence and independence?

Equally competent and independent as men

Not perceived differently from men

Less competent and independent than men (correct)

More competent and independent than men

What societal view contributes to feelings of worthlessness and disempowerment in older women?

Equating a women’s productivity with her ability to bear children Signup and view all the answers

According to the SWAN study, what factors relate more to distress than menopausal status?

Lack of social support and stress Signup and view all the answers

What did Cooper's study reveal about personal factors affecting aging trauma survivors' disclosure and treatment seeking behavior?

Gender and aging discourses play a role Signup and view all the answers

What did the AMA highlight as a societal pressure on women at menopause?

Leading to sadness and depression Signup and view all the answers

What did the SWAN study find about distress levels in trauma survivors in old age?

Attributed to various factors like loss of social support Signup and view all the answers

What did the SWAN study find about distress levels among different menopausal status and ethnic groups?

Differences in distress levels Signup and view all the answers

What did Cooper's study include in its sample?

8 women and 8 men aged 62 to 83, who experienced a range of traumas and psychological problems Signup and view all the answers

What did the gender-related discourses reveal in Cooper's study?

Themes of minimization of abuse, self-blame, and passive femininity Signup and view all the answers

What did the aging discourses dismiss trauma-related problems as?

Simply part of aging Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who are trauma survivors unlikely to disclose or seek help to?

Mental health professionals Signup and view all the answers

What did the SWAN study examine?

Menopausal transition in 16,065 women Signup and view all the answers

What did the SWAN study find about factors relating to distress in menopausal transition?

Lack of social support and stress Signup and view all the answers

What did the text attribute the exacerbation, re-emergence, or delayed onset of PTSD in trauma survivors to in old age?

Various factors like loss of social support and life review processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misunderstanding about depression in seniors?

Depression in seniors is easily diagnosed due to clear symptoms of guilt and depressed mood. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misdiagnosis of depression in seniors?

Depression in seniors is often misdiagnosed as dementia. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge in the diagnosis of depression in seniors?

Depression in seniors may have adverse effects on cognitive functioning and mimic dementia. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misunderstanding about PTSD in senior trauma survivors?

PTSD in senior trauma survivors is often easily diagnosed due to clear physical complaints. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge in the diagnosis of PTSD in senior trauma survivors?

PTSD in senior trauma survivors often mimics dementia. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misdiagnosis of PTSD in older trauma survivors?

PTSD in older trauma survivors is often misdiagnosed as schizophrenia. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Challenges of Menopause and Trauma in Aging Women

The AMA (1904) highlighted the societal pressure on women at menopause, leading to sadness and depression.
Many women believe a high percentage of women become depressed or irritable at menopause, especially those who haven't gone through it.
The SWAN study (1994-2003) examined menopausal transition in 16,065 women, finding that factors like lack of social support and stress relate more to distress than menopausal status.
The SWAN study also found differences in distress levels among different menopausal status and ethnic groups.
The exacerbation, re-emergence, or delayed onset of PTSD in trauma survivors in old age is attributed to various factors like loss of social support and life review processes.
Seniors, especially trauma survivors, are unlikely to disclose or seek help, and are more likely to disclose to friends than mental health professionals.
Cooper (2013) examined personal factors affecting aging trauma survivors' disclosure and treatment seeking behavior, finding gender and aging discourses play a role.
The study included 8 women and 8 men aged 62 to 83, who experienced a range of traumas and psychological problems.
Gender-related discourses revealed themes of minimization of abuse, self-blame, and passive femininity.
Discourses of masculinity included themes of emotional suppression, self-reliance, and fear of being labeled as homosexual.
Aging discourses dismissed trauma-related problems as simply part of aging, contributing to reluctance in seeking help.
The study shed light on the impact of societal discourses on seniors' understanding of their traumatic experiences and their willingness to seek help.

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Explore the challenges of menopause and trauma in aging women with this quiz. Test your knowledge on the societal pressures on menopausal women, distress factors, PTSD in trauma survivors, and the impact of gender and aging discourses on seeking help.