Faculty Publications
The Lived Experience of Young Widows and Widowers
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book/Conference Title
American Journal of Family Therapy
Volume
44
Issue
2
First Page
67
Last Page
79
Abstract
A phenomenological study was conducted to better understand the challenges faced by young widows and widowers. Nine young widows and three young widowers (n = 12) participated in a focus group and discussed their experiences after the loss of their spouse. Five major themes emerged from the focus group depicting their challenges: Death Experience; Family Dynamics; Coping; Family and Community Involvement; and Advice. The themes and sub-themes provide direction for family therapists treating young widows and widowers, and areas of future research to better understand and provide services to this vulnerable population.
Department
Department of Family, Aging, and Counseling
Original Publication Date
3-14-2016
DOI of published version
10.1080/01926187.2016.1145081
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Nathan C. and Robinson, W. David, "The Lived Experience of Young Widows and Widowers" (2016). Faculty Publications. 6345.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/6345
