Background Widowhood is a distressful life event that is associated with loneliness in older
adults. However, widowhood is not a binary event, and little is known about the role of …

The Dual Process Model of Coping with Bereavement (M. Stroebe & H. Schut,) suggests that
the most effective adaptation involves oscillation between 2 coping processes: loss …

This study was designed to test the effectiveness of the Dual Process Model (DPM) of coping
with bereavement. The sample consisted of 298 recently widowed women (61%) and men …

Using narrative analysis, 20 interviews with older adults in Northern Spain suggested that
participants developed leisure involvements that kept them meaningfully engaged, though in …

Vital events, such as widowhood and retirement, are broadly accepted as points of inflection
in the lives of older adults that often differ according to gender. In this study, we analyzed the …

Unequal ageing patterns are increasingly prevalent within the life courses of heterogeneous
older populations. Critical transitions in later life may contribute to these patterns and to …

The loss of a spouse is a significantly stressful life event that can negatively affect social
connections, life satisfaction, and mental health. This study looked at leisure's role in helping …

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 …

Background/aim Widowhood in later life is a transition experienced by many older people,
particularly older women. This paper explores the challenges encountered by a group of …

Studies have shown that losing a spouse can cause both physical and mental suffering for
the bereaved. This qualitative study aimed to gather knowledge about how men and women …