Problems and coping patterns of widows
Date of Publication
1997
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Abstract/Summary
Widowhood is the state of losing a husband and remaining unmarried (Geddes, 1979). This study involved the similarities and differences of problems encountered and coping strategies in different stages of adulthood. The chain referral method of sampling, was used to obtain 15 respondents, from the three different levels of adulthood. The in-depth interview was used in gathering the data needed. Findings show that more young and middle aged widows experienced more family problems than late adult widows. All the widows experienced health problems, as a result of the loneliness they experienced. The most common coping strategies, the widows employed is the preventive type of coping. With this the researchers found that the marital relationship of the widow has no effect on the problems encountered and coping strategies employed. While the relationship with children and the support systems of the widows only had a minimal effect.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07761
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
89 leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Coping behavior; Widows; Life skills; Bereavement
Recommended Citation
Gonzalez, T. B., Hidalgo, T. V., & Tinio, A. R. (1997). Problems and coping patterns of widows. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/7138
