Abstract

Loneliness and Lethal Grief

Year: 1973 Source: Human Behavior, v.2, (April 1973), p.58-59 SIEC No: 19870999

Briefly discusses a study of 225 persons who had suffered the loss of a parent or spouse & who were still grieving. 150 of these persons were adjusting; the other 75 had completed suicide. The single most critical factor in healthy adjustment appeared to be emotional support. (LH)