Which of the following statements about widowhood is FALSE?
a) Most research suggests that women have a greater difficulty coping with
widowhood than men do.
b) Two-fifths of female widows fall into poverty at some time during the five
years after their husband's death.
c) Men, as compared to women, are generally more dependent on their spouse for
social and emotional support.
d) Widowed men are more likely to remarry than are widowed women.
e) When young people become widowed, their difficulties may be exacerbated
because death during young adulthood and middle age is so unexpected.
Answer: a) Most research suggests that women have a greater difficulty coping with widowhood than men do.
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