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Abstract
Using a sample of 242 older widows at 2-3 months following the death of their spouse, the following research questions were examined: (1) What are the interrelationships among older widows' personal resources and their bereavement outcomes? (2) Do levels of these outcomes and personal resources differ according to age? (3) Is age related to both outside employment and income, and if so, do outcomes and personal resources differ according to these factors? Significant correlations were observed among many of the indicators with some of the strongest being between the resources of self-esteem and competencies. With the exception of ease of contact, social support played a minimal role on affecting outcomes. Those who worked outside the home reported higher self-esteem and fewer days sick while income was the most predictive of perceived health, depression, and competencies. Age by itself had little effect on both bereavement outcomes and resources. Differences were more easily explained by the relationship of age with employment status and income.