We Lost Our Loved Ones Too Early: Untold Experiences of Elderly Widows

Author(s)	Ms. Mongita Gogoi
Country	India
Abstract	This article explores the journey of elderly widows who lost their husbands in their younger age; by scouting their perceptions, roles, responsibilities and the experiences within individual, familial and societal structure. Sixteen elderly widows were interviewed in Sivasagar district of Assam by using purposive sampling methods. Four themes were extracted from the study viz., ‘Influence of family over grief (support and negligence)’, ‘Suffering alone (struggle and commitment)’, ‘Restored self-esteem and self-confidence’ and ‘Later life (blend of positivity and negativity)’. Widows in their younger age get to grips with social disgrace and restrictions in occupation, social and community activities. Fear and precariousness struck at the initial period; yet, with passing time, these women resumed their roles in their households with confidence.
Keywords	Elderly widows, Bereavement, Self-esteem
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-04
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.43309
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9hsbs

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