Background The negative impacts of spousal bereavement on the emotional health of the
elderly (eg, depression and anxiety) have been revealed. However, whether widowhood …

This study provides novel insights into older adults' cognitive functioning before and after
widowhood onset and possible effect channels. It further examines gender heterogeneity in …

Few studies have examined the effects of widowhood on cognitive function in Chinese
elderly individuals. We conducted a longitudinal study to assess the association between …

There is growing evidence from Western countries that widowhood may affect cognitive
health in later life. However, little is known about whether widowhood is associated with …

Objectives: Based on the stress-coping framework, this study examined the role of coping
styles and perceptions of aging in the relationship between widowhood and depression …

Objectives: Research suggests that the death of a spouse has an adverse effect on a widow
(er)'s cognition. However, little research has examined how the marital context before …

China's aging population has witnessed a surge in widowed older adults, raising concerns
about their mental health. Losing a spouse is a profoundly distressing experience with …

Widowhood is identified as a risk factor for older adults' mental health, however, the
underlying mechanisms and protective factors in this association has not been fully …

While widowhood is known to be associated with poorer physical and mental health
outcomes, studies examining the association of widowhood with cognition have yielded …

This study empirically examines whether child characteristics mitigate the negative impact of
widowhood on the elderly's mental health using follow-up survey data from the China Health …