Lived experience of young widowed individuals: A qualitative study.
Young widowhood is a unique experience that has received little in-depth attention in research and clinical settings. The present study examined the lived experiences of young men and women who had lost a spouse. Eleven men and women between the ages of 18 and 49 were interviewed about their experie...
| Published in: | Death Studies Vol. 43; no. 3; pp. 183 - 193 |
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2019
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