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Baum, Joanne – 1978
One hundred widows were interviewed to determine their patterns of coping with problems they encounter in widowhood. Utilizing McClusky's theory of margin, the self-identified problems encountered in widowhood were viewed as "load" factors, while the services and resources the widow used were considered "power" factors. A…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Developmental Tasks
