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ERIC Number: EJ029110
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1970
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The Social Involvement of American Widows
Lopata, Helena Z.
American Behavioral Scientist, 14, 1, 41-57, Sep-Oct '70
It is concluded that most older men are married, while most older women are widows. Widowhood breaks many societal ties. With nine million in the U.S., widows are a significant social group, with numerous implications. (SD)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Older Adults, Role Conflict, Role Perception, Social Integration, Social Isolation, Social Relations, Widowed
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