結構性中年危機(英語:Midlife crisis),簡稱中年危機,是西洋社會心理學探討的問題之一。加拿大精神分析學專家埃里奧特·傑奎斯提出,人到中年缺乏自信,為求證明自我,行為奇異。有时近期的一些变故会引发中年危機,如衰老、婚外恋、更年期、父母去世、儿女离家(空巢)、找工作困難等。
- 香港中文大學:何謂「中年危機」?
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