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Original Article
The Theory of Transformation of a Holistic Being Through the Gestalt of Menopause; A Glaserian Grounded Theory
Neda Shamsalizadeh^1,2, Effat Merghati Khoei³, Shahnaz Rimaz⁴, Carolyn S. Pierce², Alireza Bayat³, Mona Shamsalizadeh⁵, Nicole Rouhana², Mary Ann Swain²
¹San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus, Nursing, Calexico/California, USA ²Binghamton University, Nursing, Binghamton, USA ³Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies (INCAS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ⁴Radiation Biology Research Center, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Tehran, Iran ⁵Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Sport Sciences, Tehran, Iran
DOI: 10.15296/ijwhr.2025.6055 Viewed : 198 times Downloaded : 197 times. Keywords : Gestalt of menopause, Glaserian grounded theory, Qualitative research
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Abstract

Objectives: The current physiologic definition of menopause is oversimplified and lacks many aspects of women›s menopause experiences. None of the models in the literature offers a comprehensive definition for menopause. The aim of this study was to propose a comprehensive definition for menopause. Methods: This study applied the Glaserian Classical Grounded Theory (CGT) approach. Constant comparative analysis was used, and conceptual categories emerged. Results: The theory of Transformation of a Holistic Being through the Gestalt of Menopause was generated. The theory incorporates one overall category of Gestalt of Menopause integrating three other categories including State of Holistic Being, Copying Strategies, and Ex-Perc-Me processes. The concept of gestalt of menopause was developed to offer a broader picture for women’s transformation during menopause. Conclusions: The theory of Transformation of a Holistic Being through the Gestalt of Menopause proposes a conceptual framework for evaluating menopausal women in clinical practice. By recognizing the gestalt of menopause, healthcare professionals can adopt a more comprehensive tool that improves assessment and supports individualized care.