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Gay C Kitson1, Helena Znaniecka Lopata2, William M Holmes1

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The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
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Divorced women experience more relationship restrictions and negative feelings toward ex-spouses compared to widows. The clearer social role of widows aids marital adjustment, unlike the stigmatized status of divorcees.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Marital dissolution significantly impacts women's social integration and psychological well-being.
  • Societal perceptions and role clarity influence adjustment processes following the end of a marriage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the relational experiences and attitudes of divorced women versus widows.
  • To investigate the role of social support and societal stigma in marital adjustment.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of age-standardized survey data.
  • Comparative study of divorced women and widows.

Main Results:

  • Divorced women reported greater relational restrictions than widows.

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  • Widows generally held more favorable attitudes toward their deceased spouses than divorced women toward their ex-spouses.
  • The widowed role offers clearer social support and facilitates adjustment.

    • Conclusions:

    • The distinct social roles of widowhood and divorce influence women's post-marital adjustment.
    • Societal stigma associated with divorce may impede divorced women's social integration and well-being compared to widows.