澳門更年期女性的社會支持研究——基於25 名受訪者的半結構化深度訪談

This article explores the interaction between the life experiences and social support systems among menopausal women in Macao. With the intensification of population aging, health concerns in this demographic have attracted growing societal attention. Through semi-structured in-depth interviews, primary data were collected from 25 participants. The analysis focuses on three core themes: (1) perceptions and needs of menopausal women regarding different levels of social support; (2) the roles of existing support systems in their daily lives; and (3) the challenges they face and sources of assistance available. The findings offer a multi-perspective, multilevel understanding of how social factors shape physical health, psychological well-being, and quality of life. Results highlight the need to strengthen a collaborative support network integrating government, healthcare institutions, communities, and families to optimize social support for menopausal women. Six strategic directions are proposed: fostering a positive social atmosphere, improving policy frameworks and public service systems, enhancing physical and mental health safeguards, creating supportive work environments, maintaining effective social communication channels, and leveraging the positive roles of religious and cultural practices.