Few studies of unemployment have examined the impact of joblessness on older
women. The exploratory study reported in this article examined the differences
in adjustyriertt to unemployment of 72 women and 76 men, aged 50 and over.
The results reflect the vulnerability and special challenges that older unemployed
women face and the need for social work services that are targeted to this
population.
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