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KMID : 0897520210260010012
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Journal of Korean Association of Social Psychiatry
2021 Volume.26 No. 1 p.12 ~ p.22
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A Comprehensive Review of Spousal Bereavement of Elderly : Based on 2010-2020 Research Trends
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Kim Ka-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives : The aim of this study was to analyze the recent research status of studies on emotional response and adjustment of elderly individuals after spousal bereavement in Korea and other countries and to suggest future directions.
Methods : From January 2010 to August 2020, studies on spousal bereavement of elderly individuals published in foreign and domestic journals were selected, and a systematic literature review was performed.
Results : Twenty-five studies (15 foreign, 10 domestic) were included and analyzed. The studies primarily involved quantitative research but some did include qualitative research, and one study was focused on integrated quantitative-qualitative research. The majority of the studies predominantly included women as participants, which may limit generalizability of the findings. Various studies reported the challenges faced by widows/widowers while carrying out different social roles after spousal loss.
Conclusion : Further study on bereaved elderly men is needed. Most of the identified studies focused on quantitative research to explore the relationship between emotional factors ; therefore, there is a need for integrated quantitative-qualitative research to develop effective intervention programs for elderly widows/widowers.
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KEYWORD
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Aged, Bereavement, Grief, Social change, Widowhood
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