Marital disruption is a common life event with potential health implications. We examined the
prospective association of divorce/widowhood with subsequent lifestyles, psychological, and …

A sizeable literature has demonstrated strong negative associations between widowhood
and health, but longitudinal evidence on moderating factors has been mixed. This study …

Background: Becoming widowed is a significant event. There is considerable evidence that
surviving partners report substantial changes in their wellbeing and mental health. Changes …

Background Previous research has demonstrated health benefits of marriage and the
potential for worse outcomes during widowhood in some populations. However, few studies …

The number of older people who experience marital break-up has increased in many
Western countries. However, limited empirical attention has been given to the study of the …

In virtually all Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries
the number of older people who have experienced divorce at some point in their lives will …

Marital disruption (ie due to death, divorce or separation) at older ages is an important issue
as it removes the usual primary source of help and support: a husband or wife. To date, few …

Aim: This study contrasts the health and social needs of widowed older women with needs
of married older women. Method: 12,624 women aged 70–75 years across Australia …

Objectives We provide new evidence on the profiles of social isolation, social support, and
loneliness before and after spousal death for older widows. We also examine the …

The loss of their spouse may be one of the most disruptive life events married older adults
experience. As married older couples age the risk that one of them will be left widowed …