Volume : III, Issue : VI, June - 2013

Socio– economic problems of Elderly Widows in Puri Town, Orissa

Ms Bijayalaxmi Panda

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This study focused on socio–economic problems faced by elderly widows in Puri town, Puri District of Orissa. Data has collected from 5o elderly women those are coming under 6o years and above. Random sampling and interview schedule, case study and observation method used for data collection. This paper also emphasis on many reviews that types of problems faced which includes physical, psychological, mental during widowhood. So to develop positive attitude towards widows and widowhood, different sensitization programme by the intervention process of professional Social workers in family, school, college, community level is essential. Govt. and NGOs also needs to focus on Spirituality, devotional music, and entertainment and make them busy with different activities as per their skills and maintain discipline life at widows home and old age home.

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Ms Bijayalaxmi Panda Socio- economic problems of Elderly Widows in Puri Town, Orissa Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.III, Issue.VI June 2013

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