Ageing after the Loss of Partner: Exploring the Lives of Widowed Older Adults in Kerala

• Published in: Social work & society Vol. 22; no. 1
• Main Authors: Laxmi Putran, AK Mohan, Anoop C Choolayil
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Social Work & Society 01.12.2024
• Subjects: life satisfaction; mental health; Older adults; sense of community; sociability

The loss of a life partner often exerts psychological distress on older adults, which often compounds with other factors, adversely affecting their lives. Living arrangements and social connections can impact the ageing experience of older adults after the loss of a spouse. This descriptive cross-se...