Spousal bereavement
3 papers5 findings
- 2 independent labs in 2 countries
- 1 finding against
- Funders: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and 4 more
- Humans3
Outcomes
2Depressive symptoms
no changein humans1upin humans1
1 study
Depressive symptoms
no changein humans1upin humans1
Spousal bereavement has no effect on depressive symptoms in humans.
“widowed women showed no increase in depressive symptoms”
Humansfemales
Health and well-being after spousal loss among older men and women
Journal of affective disorders12 Feb 2026
Spousal bereavement increases depressive symptoms in humans.
“Widowed men experienced increased depressive symptoms and hopelessness and decreased happiness during the first year”
Humansfirst yearmales
Health and well-being after spousal loss among older men and women
Journal of affective disorders12 Feb 2026
Depressive symptoms
upin humans1
1 study
Depressive symptoms
upin humans1
Spousal bereavement increases depressive symptoms in humans.
“The results showed a modest increase in symptoms prior to loss and a significant spike at bereavement, with no subsequent decline.”
Humans
Spousal Bereavement and Mental Health Among Japanese Older Adults
Research on aging8 Jun 2026
Associations
2Dementia
upin humans1
1 study
Dementia
upin humans1
Spousal bereavement raises the risk of dementia in humans.
“Spousal loss was associated with higher risks of mortality and dementia among men”
Humansmales
Health and well-being after spousal loss among older men and women
Journal of affective disorders12 Feb 2026
Mortality
upin humans1
1 study
Mortality
upin humans1
Spousal bereavement raises the risk of mortality in humans.
“Spousal loss was associated with higher risks of mortality and dementia among men”
Humansmales
Health and well-being after spousal loss among older men and women
Journal of affective disorders12 Feb 2026