Influence of Marital Intimacy and Health Promoting Lifestyle on Happiness among Middle-aged Adults

Abstract

Background/Objectives: This study was conducted to examine the correlations of marital intimacy, health promoting lifestyle, and happiness, and to identify the factors influencing on happiness of middle-aged adults.

Methods/Statistical analysis: Data for this study were collected from 153 middle-aged adults from May 3 to June 3, 2020. Data were collected by a self-report questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, two-independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression analysis with the IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0 program.

Findings: Marital intimacy according to the general characteristics showed significant differences in perceived health status. Health promoting lifestyle according to the general characteristics showed significant differences in occupation and perceived health status. Happiness according to the general characteristics showed significant positive correlations with marital intimacy and health promoting lifestyle. Marital intimacy, health promoting lifestyle, and monthly income, which accounted for 29% of the variance, were significant predictors influencing happiness in middle-aged adults.

Improvements/Applications: In order to promote happiness among middle-aged people, evaluations of marital intimacy and health promoting lifestyle should be made. In addition, improvements should be made to positive marital intimacy and health promoting lifestyle.