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Widowhood and depressive symptoms among older Chinese

Do gender and source of support make a difference

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ID4601624
AuthorsLydia Li (0000-0002-5601-7325, University of Michigan), Jersey Liang (0000-0002-3210-2031, University of Michigan), Amanda Toler Woodward (0000-0002-2779-1418, University of Michigan), Amanda Toler, Shengzu Gu (Wuhan University)
Year2005
Volume60
Issue3
Pages637-647
Publication date2005-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2004.06.014
PMID15550311
OpenAlexW1971151965
LanguageEN
Citations received61
References cited38

China · Context (archaeology · Geography · Mental health · Psychiatry · Social environment · Social support · Sociology · Spouse · Vulnerability (computing · Demography · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Health disparities and outcomes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology

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