Vulnerability and Growth. Developmental dynamics and differential effects of the loss of an intimate partner in the second half of life. IP 12: Study outline and first results
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Abstract
This working report gives an overview of the Individual Project 12 “Vulnerability and growth. Developmental dynamics and differential effects of the loss of an intimate partner in the second half of life” of the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research LIVES led by Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello, University of Bern. This longitudinal and interdisciplinary project aims at examining vulnerability and personal growth after a critical life event, namely the break-up of a long-term intimate relationship in the second half of life, be it due to divorce or due to bereavement. In this report we present details about the rationale, the main research questions, the hypotheses and the methods of the study. Special attention is given to the methodological approach. The authors give a first sample description and report on the validity of the data by comparing the sample with Swiss Labour Force Survey and Swiss Health Survey data.
Date Issued
2013
Publication Type
Working Paper
Subject(s)
Subjects
bereavement
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design
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divorce
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long-term marriage
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methods
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Höpflinger, François | |
Morselli, Davide | |
von Rhee, Eva | |
Spini, Dario |
Additional Credits
Journal
LIVES Working Paper
Publisher
NCCR LIVES / Université de Lausanne
ISSN
2296-1658
Access(Rights)
open.access