The Relationship Between Widowhood and Mortality Among Older Adults: The Role of Religiosity

The death of a spouse can harm mental
health and physical functioning and can even increase mortality
among surviving spouses. On the other hand, religious factors
are positively related to health outcomes among older adults. The
relationship between widowhood, religiosity, and mortality among
older adults can be better understood by clarifying the main and
moderating effects of religiosity. Therefore, this study examines
the main and moderating effects of three measures of religiosity on
mortality among older adults in widowhood.