Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and cultural predictors of menopausal symptom severity: A Systematic review

Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and cultural predictors of menopausal symptom severity: A Systematic review

Authors

  • Jácinta Badacsonyi Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest, Hungary
  • Tímea Karip Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest, Hungary
  • Beáta Magda Nagy Institute of Education and Psychology – Szombathely, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, Szombathely, Hungary
  • Judith Gabriella Kengyel Institute of Education and Psychology – Szombathely, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, Szombathely, Hungary

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17627/ALKPSZICH.2025.4.119

Keywords:

menopause, cultural differences, sociodemographic factors, lifestyle, predictors, psychological adaptation

Abstract

Background and aims: This study aimed to explore sociodemographic, reproductive, lifestyle, and cultural factors influencing the severity of menopausal symptoms across diverse social and geographical contexts.
Methods: Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a scoping literature review was conducted across three international databases (PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCOhost) including empirical, English-language studies published between 2010 and 2025.
Results: Findings indicate that menopausal symptoms are shaped not only by hormonal factors but also by sociocultural and behavioral variables. Body mass index, physical activity, educational level, and social support emerged as the most consistent predictors across populations. Moreover, cultural attitudes significantly influenced symptom perception and reporting.
Discussion: Menopause represents a culturally encoded transition best understood as an interaction among biological, psychological, and social dimensions. These results emphasize the need for culturally sensitive preventive and therapeutic strategies in addressing menopausal health.

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Published

2026-06-29

How to Cite

Badacsonyi, J., Karip , T., Nagy, B. M., & Kengyel , J. G. (2026). Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and cultural predictors of menopausal symptom severity: A Systematic review. Current Applied Psychology, 27(4), 119–141. https://doi.org/10.17627/ALKPSZICH.2025.4.119

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 4 (2025)

Section

Empirical studies