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ERIC Number: EJ982200
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 26
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ISSN: ISSN-0748-1187
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Continuing Bonds after Suicide Bereavement in Childhood
Wood, Lindsey; Byram, Victoria; Gosling, A. Sophie; Stokes, Julie
Death Studies, v36 n10 p873-898 2012
It has been argued that the grieving process after suicide bereavement has unique properties (e.g., J. R. Jordan, 2001). A qualitative study was conducted to explore one aspect of the grieving process--continuing bonds--after suicide bereavement in childhood. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 suicide-bereaved children and analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (Smith & Osborn, 2003). Three themes are discussed: thinking about the deceased, coping strategies, and ongoing connections to the deceased. The findings highlight potentially unique qualities of continuing bonds after childhood suicide bereavement and factors that might influence their adaptiveness. Theoretical and clinical implications are outlined.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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