The role of leisure in the bereavement process of later-life widows

Three out of every four married women in the United States will be widowed. For the majority of married women, widowhood will occur before the age of 64 and last about 20 years. Little, however, is known about the role of leisure in the transition from wife to widow, or the role of leisure in the adjustment to bereavement. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to explore the role of leisure in the bereavement process. Specifically, this study explores the various meanings, functions, and styles of leisure experiences during the bereavement process of later-life widows and their relationship to adjustment, role-identity, and personal development.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Leisure Studies

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Ashton-Shaeffer, Candance

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kelly, John R.

• Gerontology
• Women's Studies
• Recreation

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1995 Ashton-Shaeffer, Candance

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9543517
(UMI)AAI9543517

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/23443