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“The deceased has left; the alive has to move on”: Experiences of Chinese Widows in the UK.
- Source :
- Death Studies; Sep2018, Vol. 42 Issue 8, p498-507, 10p, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Relatively little is known about the experiences of Chinese widows, especially those living outside China. This qualitative study examines the experiences of eight Chinese or Hong Kong-born widows living in the UK. Using a semistructured approach to interviewing, participants were asked about their lives before, during, and after their spousal bereavement. Five major themes emerged: (1) complexity of marital lives; (2) experiences around the time of the death including fate; (3) loneliness and isolation; (4) the challenges of practical tasks; and finally, (5) current life. The implications of the findings for social policy and practice are briefly discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07481187
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Death Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 129180154
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2017.1387617