Overcoming widowhood in old age: the use of coping strategies

Authors

  • Thaisa Gapski Pereira Galicioli
  • Ewellyne Suely de Lima Lopes
  • Dóris Firmino Rabelo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial12p225-237

Keywords:

Widowhood, Bereavement, Coping

Abstract

Widowhood is one of the hardest emotional challenges in the life course. This research investigated coping strategies used by a group of 30 widowed elders. The results indicated that widows and widowers tend to employ more frequently actionbased coping and religious practice.

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How to Cite

Galicioli, T. G. P., Lopes, E. S. de L., & Rabelo, D. F. (2013). Overcoming widowhood in old age: the use of coping strategies. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(Especial12), 225–237. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial12p225-237

Issue

Vol. 15 (2012): Número Especial 12 - Finitude/Morte e Velhice

Section

Papers

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