Widowhood and mental illness.
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Bereavement in late life amongst women is a high-probability life event. Although several studies have examined the relative short-term effects (e.g. up to 12 months postbereavement), research into the longer-term psychological effects of widowhood amongst this group has not been extensive. This paper aims to examine the research into the mediumand long-term effects of widowhood. It will also a...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of preventive & social medicine
دوره 23 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1969