Journal article
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of Widowhood for African-American Women
Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, Vol.50(2), pp.131-149
03/2005
DOI: 10.2190/U122-9K12-3CLM-AJ9W
Abstract
There is a dearth of bereavement and healthcare literature on the experience of widowhood for African-American women. This hermeneutic phenomenological study of 11 African-American widows used demographic questions, field notes, and in-depth interviews to understand their experience. The physical loss of the marital bond and the psychological growth toward increased independence was examined within the context of the widows' relationships with their deceased spouses, families, churches, and friends. Their experiences were contextualized within the meaning structure provided by their faith and interpreted based upon descriptions of their cultural and historical context. From the analysis, four themes emerged: Defining Needs and Relaxing Boundaries, Releasing the Sadness and Keeping Busy, Being Together, and Going on Alone.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of Widowhood for African-American Women
- Creators
- Tracie Harrison - The University of Texas at AustinDavid L. Kahn - The University of Texas at AustinMutsu Hsu - Tzu Chi University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, Vol.50(2), pp.131-149
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- DOI
- 10.2190/U122-9K12-3CLM-AJ9W
- ISSN
- 0030-2228
- eISSN
- 1541-3764
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 03/2005
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984696569502771
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