Canham, S. L., Mahmood, A., Stott, S., Sixsmith, J. and O'Rourke, N. (2014) 'Til divorce do us part: marriage dissolution in later life. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage. 55(8), pp. 591-612. 1540-4811.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | Late-life divorce—commonly referred to as gray divorce—is a rising trend that parallels the growth of the older adult population. We sought to gain an in-depth understanding of the experience of marriage dissolution, the divorce process, and life following divorce in a sample of older adults who divorced after more than 20 years of marriage. Qualitative data were collected from 10 divorcees (7 women and 3 men; M age = 63.5) and analyzed to understand the gray divorce experience; that is, factors that determined or delayed the decision to divorce and divorcees’ coping during and after divorce. Participants’ stories demonstrate that marriages endure despite problems because relationships are complex, and good experiences mix with bad ones. Outcomes of late-life divorce have significant health and financial implications for both individuals and society. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Aging and relationships, late-life divorce, life course perspective, qualitative methods |
| Subjects: |
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Women > HQ811 Divorce H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Women > HQ1060 Aged. Gerontology (Social aspects). Retirement |
| Creators: | Canham, Sarah L, Mahmood, Atiya, Stott, Sarah, Sixsmith, Judith and O'Rourke, Norm |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute of Health and Wellbeing > Ageing Research Centre Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences |
| Date: | 4 November 2014 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 591-612 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Divorce & Remarriage |
| Volume: | 55 |
| Number: | 8 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/10502556.2014.959097 |
| ISSN: | 1540-4811 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/7175 |
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