PROTOCOL: The association between marital transitions and physical and mental health in late life: A systematic review

Campbell Syst Rev. 2022 Jun 8;18(2):e1252. doi: 10.1002/cl2.1252. eCollection 2022 Jun.

Abstract

This is the protocol for a Campbell systematic review. The objectives are as follows: What is the association between marital transitions and physical health among people older than 60? What is the association between marital transitions and mental health among people older than 60? What is the role of gender, age, and education on the association between marital transitions and health among people older than 60? What is the influence of geographical region, housing, neighborhood, and social support on the association between marital transitions and health status among people older than 60?