Later-Life Transitions into Widowhood

Cheryl D. Lee; Louanne Bakk

doi:10.1300/J083v35n03_05

Later-Life Transitions into Widowhood

Cheryl D. Lee
, Louanne Bakk

SSW Faculty

California State University Long Beach

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Abstract

This qualitative study examines the changes women over age 70 experience when becoming widowed. It explores the implications associated with these transitions and the significance of social supports. The results suggest findings that are essential for the practitioner and policy maker in the gerontology area.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	51-63
Number of pages	13
Journal	Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume	35
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J083v35n03_05
State	Published - Dec 30 2001

Keywords

Changing roles
Social supports
Transitions
Widowed aging population

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