SINCE WIDOWHOOD IS BOTH COMMON AND AN
INEVITABLE EVENT IN THE LIVES OF MANY OLDER PEOPLE, WE WISH TO
IDENTIFY FACTORS THAT WILL BUFFER OR PROTECT OLDER PEOPLE AGAINST
THE HYPOTHESIZED DELETERIOUS CONSEQUENCES OF SUCH AS STRESSFUL LIFE
EVENT. PARTICIPANTS IN THE YALE HEALTH AND AGING PROJECT WILL BE
ELIGIBLE.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.