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Adjustment to Widowhood and Divorce

A Review

GAY C. KITSON

Case Western Reserve University

KAREN BENSON BABRI

Case Western Reserve University

MARY JOAN ROACH

Case Western Reserve University

KATHLEEN S. PLACIDI

Case Western Reserve University

Authors have commented upon the theoretical similarities in adjustment to widowhood and divorce, but little research has empirically explored this issue. This review examines studies of adjustment to widowhood and/or divorce and points out those places where findings are similar or different. The impact upon adjustment of cause of death or divorce, timing of the event, demographic correlates, economic issues, social support, and attachment is explored. The review concludes with a discussion of methodological issues and topics for future research in widowhood and divorce adjustment research.

Journal of Family Issues, Vol. 10, No. 1, 5-32 (1989)
DOI: 10.1177/019251389010001001
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