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

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