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Gender difference in bereavement support for older widowed people
- Author:
- BENNETT Kate Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Bereavement Care, 28(3), December 2009, pp.5-9.
- Publisher:
- Cruse Bereavement Care
Emotional and practical support at and around the time of a spouse’s death is seen as important in helping older bereaved people come to terms with their loss. This article examines gender differences in the support offered to older widowed people. A total of 45 widows and 45 widowers were interviewed about their marriages, their lives immediately following the death of their partners, and their lives now. Contrary to findings in previous research, but in line with the beliefs of the women interviewees, the men received more formal support than the women. The article ends with a discussion of possible explanations, and some recommendations for further research.