The Death of a Loved One
Impact on Health and Relationships in Very Old Age
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13630271 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Christian J Lalive d’Epinay (University of Geneva, corresponding author), Christian J Lalive D'Epinay (University of Geneva), Stefano Cavalli (0000-0002-5329-9558, University of Geneva), Dario Spini (0000-0001-7171-1975, University of Lausanne) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 265-284 |
| Publication date | 2003-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2190/3gmv-pgl9-ud68-nekw |
| OpenAlex | W2118990444 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 37 |
The death of a significant other is seen as a major life disruption. What are the consequences when such a loss occurs during advanced old age? Based on observation of an octogenarian cohort over a period of five years (1994–1999), this study investigates the impact of losing a significant other (close relative or friend) on the health of elders and on their family and social life. The bereaved are compared with two control groups: one declaring no significant change in their life and the other reporting a loss unrelated to bereavement. Results show that the death of a significant other has no impact on the measures of functional and physical health, nor is it a factor of isolation. However, the loss of a close relative is associated with more depressive symptoms while that of a relative or friend is related to the survivor's feeling of loneliness
Cohort · Feeling · Loneliness · Psychiatry · Social isolation · Clinical Psychology · Demography · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Health disparities and outcomes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Internal Medicine · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,35 |
| Citation span | 2006 - 2025 (20) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |