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Bear, Roberta Meyer; Flowers, Barbara P. – 1981
Although some people fantasize about their spouse's possible death, the literature contains no reports of research on widowhood fantasies. The incidence, characteristics, and possible function of these fantasies were examined in individual interviews with 28 divorced and married men and women. Interview data were analyzed by calculating chi-square…
Descriptors: Coping, Death, Divorce, Fantasy

Constantine, John A.; Bahr, Stephen J. – Journal of Divorce, 1980
Investigated relationship between locus of control and marital stability of young men. Factors derived from locus of control measures included leadership, personal, and fate scales. Results indicated the only significant difference was on the leadership scale between men remaining married and those who did not. (RC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Counseling Techniques, Divorce