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Mothers and daughters: a powerful spell.

C Webb1

  • 1Department of Nursing, The University, Manchester, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Never-married women living at home experienced profound grief and isolation when their mothers died, often for the first time living alone. This highlights the critical mother-daughter bond in aging women.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Exploratory study on the health of never-married women in old age.
  • Focus on women living in the parental home throughout adulthood.

Observation:

  • The potent effect of the mother-daughter relationship was evident.
  • Mothers often outlived fathers, with daughters losing a primary companion.

Findings:

  • Women experienced significant loss and had to cope with living alone for the first time.
  • Case histories illustrate both positive and negative relationship dynamics.
  • Parallels drawn with existing literature and biographical examples.

Implications:

  • Nurses should recognize the unique support needs of these women.
  • Special attention is required during bereavement and in old age.
  • Understanding the mother-daughter bond is crucial for care.

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