Background Whilst the uniqueness of loneliness and social isolation is now recognised for
members of the Armed Forces Community, there is currently a lack of evidence examining …

Increasingly men are becoming widowed in later life due in part to a longer life expectancy.
Social networks and social support are thought to help buffer the negative consequences of …

Bereavement and spousal loss lead to emotional and practical problems, especially for
those in failing health. The aim of this study was to explore the meaning of bereavement in …

The current phenomenological study explored how single and/or widowed older Black
women understand their sexuality in the context of their Black matriarchal role and through …

The passing of a spouse is a difficult life event that many older women face. This study
focuses on the transition period and the implications for the life left to live. Semi-structured …

This article reports on the process of undertaking a longitudinal multiple methods study with
older women experiencing the transition of later-life widowhood. Three qualitative in-depth …

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No. 2 丧偶老年人社会隔离的研究进展 王宁1,季红2*,宋菲菲1,贾琨1,孙康明1,周丽君1 1.山东中医药 …

Military widow/ers can experience spousal death suddenly and in traumatic circumstances.
Evidence shows that this experience often has a long-term effect on surviving family …

Experiences of loneliness and social isolation through widowhood are complex and
compounded by military bereavement. Digital technology is one method to facilitate social …

Background/Aims Loneliness and social isolation have a negative impact on the health and
wellbeing of older adults. The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of a …