Psychological Burnout of Women Working and Housewives at the Menopausal Stage in Amman City / Jordan

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the levels of psychological burnout in a sample of working women and housewives at menopausal Stage. To achieve the objectives of the study, a scale of psychological burnout was built, which consists of 20 paragraphs, the study sample was obtained in cooperation with Raihanat Al-osrah Association in Amman, through the announcement of the study, a sample of 50 working women and 50 housewives was selected and applied. the psychological scale, the members of the study sample within the age range of 45-55, The results of statistical analysis “ T -Test” showed that there were statistically significant differences in the psychological burnout of housewives was higher than working women, which indicates the positive effect of work in the lives of women, and the risk factors of psychological burnout is related to the physical dimension, and this corresponds to the nature of the menopause stage which is the age of the sample study. The study recommended to provide psychological counseling services for women in general, provide health and psychological care services for women in menopause, and the threat of community programs aimed to supporting and empowering Housewives.