Using data collected in 2017–18 for the baseline wave of the Longitudinal Ageing Study in
India, this paper analyzes labor force participation among older adults (people aged 60 …

We provide first estimates of the impact of cumulative natural disasters on well-being in India
disaggregated by social and economic groups. We use a nationally representative panel …

The economic consequence of widowhood on health is well-established, demonstrating that
economic factors can significantly link with health outcomes, even the risk of mortality for …

This phenomenological study was conducted in rural Rajasthan, India, to explore young
widows' lived experiences. On receipt of written informed consent, we interviewed 14 young …

We study the impact of mother's widowhood on children's education in India. Using
nationally representative panel data, we find that children of mothers who transition into …

1 In a remarkable commentary on the “new” subaltern, Gayatri Chakravarty Spivak examines
the question of “subaltern consciousness” not as subject consciousness but in terms of …

Information on the living conditions of widows in Vietnam is limited. Prior studies of gender
gaps have identified widows as vulnerable to the risks of poverty. However, widows are only …

Abstract Background and Aims: Widows in India face immense challenges through enduring
abuse, discrimination, and poor financial opportunities. Whilst there are many non …

This study examined the gender differences in sleep problems among older adults in India.
We also examined the role of socioeconomic status in determining the gender differences in …

This dissertation makes three scientific contributions to understand the ongoing
epidemiological transition in India. The first chapter documents local externalities of solid …