PSYC 362 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Scantron Corporation, Job Performance
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Women more than men, older more than younger for widowhood. Women outlive men, men marry younger women, men are more likely to remarry. Emotional distress loneliness, depression, anxiety, tension, profound sense of loss. New or worsened disease conditions, more medications, decline in general health. Decreased status/finance (especially for women), distinct gender roles, (man make money, women raise kids). Third wheel feelings threat to married friends less active. Off time - later in life, entire group experiencing widowhood. On time - better coping, social network. Men and women in late life women < 10% men ~ 20% Pool for men a lot larger than for women. Greater motivation of men to remarry after being widowed. Greater pool of eligible potential partners for men. Long-term adjustment to windowhood well-being rebounds after two years. Average time for rebound is about 2 years. loss of primary support provider. Need to replace/fill spouse"s role(s) instrumental support, companionship, daily functions,
