Self-Resilience evolvement among Widowed Mothers in Malaysia
Abstract
This study aims to explore the experiences of widowed mothers on the evolvement of their self- resilience after the loss of their spouses. This study which adopts a phenomenological approach involves six widows as respondents in semi-structured in-depth interviews. Data analysis results using Atlas.ti shows three main themes that emerge in the development of self-resilience among widowed. These themes encompass the following: the process of adapting, coping skills and support system. The process of adapting used by widows in developing self-resilience involves emotional, cognitive and behavioral adjustments. Widowed also uses spiritual, behavioral, cognitive and emotional approaches as part of their coping skills strategies to increase self-resilience. Support systems that are beneficial for respondent’s resilience come from family, friends, employers and government agencies. Widowed are able to bounce back, to beat the odds after a devastating life event, depending on how far they can adapt and cope, and the amount of support system received. Findings from this study suggest counseling services and interventions for single widowed mothers to focus more on adaptation, support systems, and coping skills to increase self-resilience.
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