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Introduction of the French version of the Multidimensional Orientation Toward Dying and Death Inventory (MODDI-F/fre) Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-08-11 Joachim Wittkowski, Pierre-Marc Paré
Abstract Research on death-related attitudes needs complex assessment instruments for multicultural contexts. The French version of the Multidimensional Orientation Toward Dying and Death Inventory was factor analytically constructed with data from Europe and Canada (N = 370). The 24-item instrument with five and three scales in the fear and acceptance domain, respectively, shows favorable psychometric
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Exploring the process of adjustment following partner death in younger, widowed individuals: A qualitative systematic review Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-08-10 Ellen Anderson, Julie Van Vuuren, Kate M. Bennett, Laura K. Soulsby
Abstract Age influences the experience of widowhood and the likelihood of adverse outcomes. This review synthesizes 13 qualitative studies that explored adjustment following the death of a partner at a younger age, within a Western-cultural context. Thematic synthesis identified six analytical themes: unique challenges; identity changes; levels of distress; coping; support; and adapting following the
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Shared death experience or shared beliefs? Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-08-09 Paul Daugherty
Published in Death Studies (Ahead of Print, 2022)
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Cannabis use and suicide risk among Gulf War veterans Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-08-08 Jeremy L. Grove, Nathan A. Kimbrel, Sarah C. Griffin, Tate Halverson, Mark A. White, Shannon M. Blakey, Jean C. Beckham, Eric A. Dedert, David B. Goldston, Mary J. Pugh, Patrick S. Calhoun
Abstract Cannabis use has been indicated as a risk factor for suicide in veterans. This study of Gulf War veterans tested the relationship between self-report past year cannabis use and (a) past year suicidal ideation and (b) risk for suicidal behavior. Data were from a national sample (N = 1126) of Gulf War veterans. Logistic regression models indicated cannabis use was associated with past year suicidal
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Posttraumatic growth following a drug-related death: A family perspective Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-08-08 Daniel O’Callaghan, Sharon Lambert, Nora Conway, Nollaig Frost
Abstract This paper explores the experience of posttraumatic growth in families who have lost a family member to a drug-related death. Seven family units (17 participants) were interviewed, and interviews were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Analyses revealed themes that reflected positive adaptation and growth, including (a) reframing the loss, (b) open dialogue and social support, and
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Lifesaving turning points: First-person accounts of recovery after suicide attempt(s) Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-08-08 Kristin Espeland, Birthe Loa Knizek, Heidi Hjelmeland
Abstract This study explores the recovery processes of persons who had attempted suicide. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight persons who had attempted suicide and the data were analyzed by means of systematic text condensation. The participants described lifesaving turning points, which were connected to meaningful relationships, taking control over one’s own life, and establishing
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Feasibility of brief online gatekeeper training for Japanese university students: A randomized controlled trial Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-07-19 Daisuke Kawashima, Yoshiki Koga, Mizuki Yoshioka
Abstract Gatekeeper training for university students is a promising suicide prevention approach. However, there is a lack of comparative studies with control groups and the effectiveness of online gatekeeper training programs is unclear. We investigated the effectiveness of brief online gatekeeper training for Japanese university students. Participants were divided into two groups (training or control)
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Validation of an ultra-short version of the posttraumatic growth inventory in Colombian adults exposed to COVID-19 Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-07-13 Andrés Gómez-Acosta, Cristian Ramos-Vera, Willian Sierra Barón
Abstract We aimed to evaluate whether an ultra-short version of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) has adequate psychometric properties, with a Colombian sample (N = 931) vulnerable to SaRS-CoV-2 infection. Results indicated that adequate indicators of goodness-of-fit, convergent validity, internal consistency, and factorial invariance. Therefore, this instrument is recommended for the screening
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Older individuals’ perceptions of a good death: A systematic literature review Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Tiina Järviö, Lily Nosraty, Anna Liisa Aho
Abstract The purpose of this literature review was to describe older individuals’ perceptions of a good death. A systematic data search of CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO, ASSIA, and Medic databases from 2010 to 2020, supplemented with a manual search, resulted in 16 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Study quality was assessed using the JBI critical appraisal criteria. Data were analyzed by inductive
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Bereaved UK military families: A mixed methods study on the provision of practical and emotional support Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-06-28 Anastasia Fadeeva, Emily Mann, Gill McGill, Gemma Wilson Menzfeld, Mary Moreland, Andrew Melling, Matthew D. Kiernan
Abstract Traumatic deaths of military personnel can have tragic consequences for the lives and health of bereaved significant others. To mitigate the effects, the UK Armed Forces enhanced the support for bereaved military families. However, little is known about whether the support has been satisfactory. The present research applied mixed methods to explore the experiences of bereaved UK military families
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Eternal life as privilege: Cultural boundaries and social stratification in death announcements (1950–2010) Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-06-23 Murat Ergin
Abstract Behind a veneer of “disinterested” concern, death rituals reflect and reproduce patterns of social and cultural stratification. This paper examines 296,483 death announcements published in a Turkish daily newspaper in a 60-year timespan. The content analysis of the texts shows that, first, the discourses around death reveal the complex overlaps between cultural boundaries and social stratification
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French-Canadian validation of the Traumatic Grief Inventory-Self Report (TGI-SR) Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-06-10 Jacques Cherblanc, Cynthia Gagnon, Isabelle Côté, Christiane Bergeron-Leclerc, Susan Cadell, Geneviève Gauthier, Paul A. Boelen
Abstract The Traumatic Grief Inventory Self-Report (TGI-SR), which aims to assess both Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder and Prolonged Grief Disorder, has been validated in several languages. This study sought to validate the French-Canadian version. We conducted an online survey exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on grief. With data from 728 participants, the scale demonstrated high
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Psychometric properties, stability, and predictive validity of the Korean version of the Prolonged Grief Disorder Scale (PG-13-K): A longitudinal study among bereaved Koreans Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-06-08 Yujin Hwang, Dong Hun Lee, Holly G. Prigerson
Abstract This study aims to investigate the psychometric properties, stability, and predictive validity of the PG-13-K. Two subsamples were used: the first subsample (N = 153), participated at Time 1 only, and the second subsample (N = 184) participated at both Time 1 and Time 2. At each time point, reliability, test-retest reliability, and validity were adequate, and the hypothesized two-factor model
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Development and initial test of the self-report grief and bereavement assessment Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-06-06 Margaret Sealey, Lauren J. Breen, Samar M. Aoun, Moira O’Connor
Abstract Implementing evidence-based and cost-effective bereavement care is a challenge. A self-report measure could assist to identify caregivers at-risk of prolonged grief. We developed a new measure via five steps: identification of risk and protective factors for prolonged grief, item generation, consultation with an expert panel (n = 8), review by the academic team and expert panel, and a pilot
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Examining grieving problem correlates of anticipation of the death vs. shock among overdose death and suicide bereaved adults Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-06-01 William Feigelman, Jamison S. Bottomley, Kristine B. Titlestad
Abstract We conducted an online survey with individuals bereaved by drug deaths (n = 115), suicide (n = 185) and sudden natural deaths (n = 103), including questions about anticipating the death vs. shock, other behaviors, established measures of mental health and grieving difficulties. Results showed more drug death bereaved anticipating their loved one’s death while suicide bereaved were more shocked
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To share or not to share? Evaluation of a strategic disclosure program for suicide attempt survivors Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-05-20 Lindsay Sheehan, Nathalie Oexle, Michael Bushman, LaToya Glover, Stanley Lewy, Silvia A. Armas, Sang Qin
Abstract While suicide attempt survivors often choose to conceal their suicidal thoughts and behaviors to avoid stigma, concealment might also limit the support they receive. This study evaluated a peer-led strategic disclosure intervention for suicide attempt survivors (N = 38) who were randomized to either a 6-hour group disclosure intervention or waitlist control. Results showed a significant group-by-time
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A 4-month prospective study of the relationship between emotional intelligence and suicide ideation in Spanish adolescents: The mediating role of positive and negative affect Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-05-14 Natalio Extremera, Lourdes Rey, Cirenia Quintana-Orts, Sergio Mérida-López, Félix Neto
Abstract This research examined the relationships among emotional intelligence, positive and negative affect, and suicide ideation between Spanish adolescents in a 4-month follow-up study. Adolescents (N = 1,174) from Southern Spain completed an emotional intelligence scale and, 4 months later, 818 of them completed scales measuring affect and suicide ideation. Mediation analyses revealed that both
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Windmills and pediatric palliative Care Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-05-10 Maria McGill, Maria McGill, Rami Okasha
(2022). Windmills and pediatric palliative Care. Death Studies. Ahead of Print.
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A multidisciplinary perspective on physician-assisted dying in primary care in The Netherlands: A narrative interview study Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-05-06 B. Roest, C. Leget
Abstract Most research on physician-assisted dying (PAD) in the Netherlands focuses on general practitioners (GPs). Less is known about the perspectives of other professionals. We performed narrative interviews with 10 professionals other than GPs to explore their perspectives on PAD in primary care. The results provide insight into PAD as an enacted practice involving many different actors, considerations
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Unfinished business and self-blaming emotions among those bereaved by a COVID-19 death Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-05-02 Sherman A. Lee, Robert A. Neimeyer, Vincent O. Mancini, Lauren J. Breen
Abstract In view of the mounting death toll of COVID-19 worldwide and the complicating circumstances that commonly accompany such losses, we studied the grief experiences of 209 adult mourners who lost a loved one to coronavirus with a focus on self-blaming emotions and unresolved issues with the deceased. We found universal endorsement of one or more forms of self-blame (guilt, regret, shame) or unfinished
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The lived experience of bereaved Iranian families with COVID-19 grief Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-04-27 Zahra Abdekhodaie
Abstract The present study investigated the lived experience of bereaved family members from grief due to COVID-19 using descriptive phenomenological method via in-depth interviews. The participants (N = 30) were spouses, children, parents, and siblings of the deceased. The obtained data from interviewing were analyzed using Colaizzi’s method. Eight main themes were obtained. Findings suggest that
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“Giving voice to the voiceless”: An exploration of the grieving ritual for a therapy dog Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-04-22 Mary Jo Mc Veigh
Abstract The use of animal-assisted therapy with children who have experienced trauma is receiving increasing attention in the literature. However, there is a lack of attention given to the death of therapy animals. The scholarship on the death of animal companions highlights a varying depth of acknowledgment of children’s grief. This article draws on the clinical experience of one therapy center’s
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Bereavement photography, volunteering, and posttraumatic growth: A mixed-methods investigation Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-04-22 Kitty Vivekananda, Uyen Ong, Gerald Wurf, Levita D’Souza, Rosanna Giosserano, Sharon Licqurish
Abstract Bereavement photography has been recognized as an important tool to create memories and as a support service for parents experiencing perinatal loss. This paper explores the impact of volunteering on posttraumatic growth among photographers working with parents impacted by stillbirth. Using a mixed-methods design, 141 Australian and New Zealand volunteer bereavement photographers were recruited
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Thinking for healing: The role of mentalization deficits as moderator in the link between complicated grief and suicide ideation among suicide-loss survivors Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-04-21 Yossi Levi-Belz, Lilac Lev-Ari
Abstract Suicide-loss survivors are an at-risk population for complicated grief and suicide ideation. This study examined mentalization deficits as a possible moderator of the association between complicated grief and suicide ideation. Suicide-loss survivors (N = 152) completed questionnaires on complicated grief, suicide ideation, and mentalization deficits. Mentalization deficits facilitated suicide
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Experiences of Black South African widows regarding mourning rituals following the death of their spouses: Upholding cultural practices or violating human rights? Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-04-20 Yibanathi Pearl Mabunda, Eleanor Ross
Abstract Within South African cultures, bereavement rituals are intended to promote healing on the part of the widow and demonstrate respect for the deceased. We explored the experiences of 10 Black South African widows regarding cultural mourning rituals and whether they were perceived to violate human rights or were necessary cultural practices. Findings from telephone interviews revealed that the
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Neuro-oncology clinicians’ perspectives on factors affecting brain cancer patients’ access to medical assistance in dying: A qualitative study Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-04-20 Caroline Variath, Seth A. Climans, Kim Edelstein, Jennifer A. H. Bell
Abstract In most jurisdictions where medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is legal, patients must have decision-making capacity. Brain cancer often damages the cognitive networks required to maintain decision-making capacity. Using qualitative methodology guided by a relational ethics conceptual framework, this study explored neuro-oncology clinicians’ perspectives on access to and eligibility for MAiD
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The first 72 hours: Suicide loss survivor experiences with early responders Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-04-19 Brianna Duval, Patrick Guziewicz, Jim McCauley, Larry Berkowitz, Emma Peterson
Abstract Exposure to a suicide carries risks for loss survivors including significant and long-standing emotional distress. Early responders play a critical role in shaping survivors’ experience and trajectory for seeking support services. Yet, few prior studies explore the nuances of early responders’ interactions with loss survivors. The current study explored suicide-bereaved adults’ experiences
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Personal growth in bereaved students: Associations with support, grief, and distress Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-04-16 Emilie Tureluren, Laurence Claes, Karl Andriessen
Abstract Experiencing the death of a loved one can have a substantial negative impact on the grief and mental health of students. However, the bereavement can also lead to personal growth. We investigated the association between personal growth and support, grief, and distress. Bereaved students (N = 666) at Flemish universities and colleges (Belgium) completed an online survey with sociodemographic
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Prevalence and correlates of coronavirus anxiety in Germany: Results of a nationally representative survey Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-04-12 André Hajek, Hans-Helmut König
Abstract The aim was to identify the prevalence and correlates of coronavirus anxiety in the nationally representative adult population in Germany (N = 3,075) via an online survey conducted in August/September 2021. The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale was used to quantify coronavirus anxiety. In sum, 71.2% of the respondents did not report coronavirus anxiety at all (i.e., a score of zero). The average score
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Bereavement in Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic: Psychometric analysis of the Pandemic Grief Scale-Urdu Version (PGS-UV) Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Farzana Ashraf, Sherman A. Lee, Mary C. Jobe, Amanda A. Mathis, Tayyaba Kanwal
Abstract With nearly 4 million deaths worldwide, COVID-19 has resulted in a great loss of life. For many of the bereaved, the grieving process has been especially difficult due to COVID-19 spatial distancing procedures and the traumatic circumstances of this particular form of loss. Consequently, a large number of the world’s bereaved are experiencing dysfunctional levels of grief. To assess such grief
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“Who is going to take care of these grandkids if I go?”: End-of-life planning by caregivers in grandparent-headed households Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-03-25 Jessica D. Freeman, Jessica Elton, Andrea Lambert South
Abstract This qualitative study applied thematic analysis to semi-structured interviews with 15 key informants who self-identified as primary caregivers to at least one grandchild. Using Family Systems Theory and Theory of Planned Behavior as guiding frameworks, this study reports grandparent caregivers’ end-of-life planning behaviors while illuminating factors influencing these behaviors. The analysis
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Social stigma of suicide in South Korea: A cultural perspective Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-03-25 Soontae An, Hannah Lee, Jiyoon Lee, Seungmi Kang
Abstract This study examined suicide stigma in relation to Korean cultural characteristics, such as Collectivism, Chemyon sensitivity (concern about losing a socially acceptable face), the tendency toward conformity, and the emphasis on the interdependent self. We found that these characteristics were connected to suicide stigma in Korea. Those with high Chemyon sensitivity tended to perceive that
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Death education and photovoice at school: A workshop with italian high school students Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-03-18 Melania Raccichini, Gianmarco Biancalani, Luca Franchini, Silvia Varani, Lucia Ronconi, Ines Testoni
Abstract The study shows the effects of a death education workshop with Italian high school students. Students (N = 416) from 10 high schools throughout Italy participated: 212 in the experimental group and 204 in the control group. Four weekly, two-hour workshops about the themes of death, with theoretical lessons and an experiential artistic activity of photovoice. Results show that the students
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Spirituality in Brazilian family caregivers of patients with cancer from the end-of-life care to bereavement Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-03-18 Andrea Carolina Benites, Érika Arantes de Oliveira-Cardoso, Manoel Antônio dos Santos
Abstract Although spirituality can be a source of support during end-of-life and engage a transformative experience after loss, few studies report family members’ spiritual and existential needs considering their experiences over time. We conducted a longitudinal interpretative phenomenological analysis from audio-recorded interviews of 10 family caregivers while providing end-of-life care for cancer
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Partner bereavement when parenting dependent children: What factors influence adjustment? Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-03-17 E. Anderson, K. M. Bennett, J. Van Vuuren, L. K. Soulsby
Abstract Little is known about those who are widowed while raising dependent children. This study aimed to explore the factors which influence adjustment to partner death. Seven fathers and five mothers were interviewed, and constructivist grounded theory was used. Three interrelated themes were identified: Interpersonal influences, Intrapersonal influences, and Contextual influences. Dependent children
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Community-based death preparation and education: A scoping review Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-03-11 Sungwon Park, Hyungkyung Kim, Min Kyeong Jang, Hyungsub Kim, Rebecca Raszewski, Ardith Z. Doorenbos
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic revealed a need for people and communities for death preparation. Few studies have examined community-level interventions for death preparation and education. This scoping review scrutinized the relevant literature following PRISMA 2018 guidelines. Six databases were searched for articles published between 2010 and 2020. We found that cultural, socioeconomic, and individual
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What predicts suicidality among psychologists? An examination of risk and resilience*,# Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-03-10 Stephanie Zuckerman, Owen Richard Lightsey Jr., Joseph Michael White
Abstract Psychologists may have a uniquely high risk for suicide. We examined whether, among 172 psychologists, factors predicting suicide risk among the general population (e.g., gender and mental illness), occupational factors (e.g., burnout and secondary traumatic stress), and past trauma predicted suicidality. We also tested whether resilience and meaning in life were negatively related to suicidality
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The ADEC handbook of thanatology, 3rd edition Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-03-07 Charles A. Corr
(2022). The ADEC handbook of thanatology, 3rd edition. Death Studies. Ahead of Print.
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Family resilience, social support, and family coherence among Jewish, Muslim, and Druze widows who lost their spouses to sudden death Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-03-06 Anwar Khatib, Avital Laufer, Michal Finkelstein
Abstract In this cross-sectional study, regressions and multivariate analyses of covariance were used to assess group differences regarding family resilience, family coherence, and social support among 184 widows from three cultural groups in Israel: Druze (n = 66), Jewish (n = 59), and Muslim (n = 59). Druze widows had the lowest social support, but no differences were found between groups regarding
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Are unmet needs driving requests for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)? A qualitative study of Canadian MAiD providers Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-03-04 Ellen R. Wiebe, Michaela Kelly, Laura Spiegel, Jean-Frederic Menard, Emily Hawse, Rebecca Dickinson
Abstract In this study, 20 medical assistance in dying (MAiD) providers were interviewed about their experience when assessing patients with unmet needs, including medical, financial or social needs. Collectively they had experience with over 3700 MAiD assessments and found that unmet needs were rare. In the cases where patients had unmet needs, these were usually related to loneliness and poverty
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Turkish version of the Pet Bereavement Questionnaire: Validity, reliability and psychometric properties Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-03-04 Özge Yüksel, Bengisu Apak, Öykü Demirci
Abstract This study examined the psychometric properties of the Turkish form of the Pet Bereavement Questionnaire (PBQ). Bereaved people (N = 688) completed the PBQ, Grief and Meaning Reconstruction Inventory, and Traumatic Grief Inventory. Although the factor structure is consistent with the original, the Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis indicated that two items should be included in a
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Slovak Adaptation of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-02-24 Veronika Pekárová, Eva Rajčániová, Robert Tomšik
Abstract This study examined the psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS-SK) in a sample of adult Slovaks (N = 743). The data were collected online during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Slovakia. Along with the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Well-Being Index were administered to the respondents. The results of
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Factors associated with suicidal ideation among medical students during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru: A multicenter study Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-02-24 Diego Crisol-Deza, Diana Poma-Ramírez, Andrés Pacherres-López, Carlos Noriega-Baella, Luis Villanueva-Zúñiga, José Salvador-Carrillo, Jeff Huarcaya-Victoria
Abstract We aimed to describe the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation in a sample of 1238 medical students from different medical schools in Peru based on question 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Our results revealed that 17.9% of the participants had suicidal ideation. Furthermore, using logistic regression, we found that not practicing any religion, the presence
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“This pregnancy makes sense”: Experiences of women who have decided to continue pregnancy after lethal fetal diagnosis Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-02-24 Urszula Tataj-Puzyna, Maria Węgrzynowska, Maria Ryś, Dorota Sys, Grażyna Bączek, Barbara Baranowska
Abstract Lethal fetal diagnosis defines severe developmental disorders that lead to the death of a fetus or newborn. Using semi-structured interviews, we explored the experiences of women in Poland who actively decided to continue with the pregnancy after diagnosis. We thematically analyzed data collected from 10 women. We identified four themes: pregnancy as an experience of prenatal motherhood; the
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How we continue bonds with deceased persons: The proximity-seeking behavior scale Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-02-21 Maarten C. Eisma, Linh T. H. Nguyen
Abstract Continuing bonds is a multifaceted process, encompassing perceptions, beliefs, illusions and hallucinations, and overt behaviors. We developed the Proximity-Seeking Behavior Scale (PSBS) to assess overt behavior to continue bonds with the deceased person. We had 694 bereaved adults complete an online survey. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses yielded a one-factor model for PSBS items
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Validating the Suicide Behavior Questionnaire-Revised among Filipino adults during the COVID-19 pandemic Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-02-17 John Ian Wilzon T. Dizon, Norman B. Mendoza, Imelu G. Mordeno, Ma Jenina N. Nalipay
Abstract The study aimed to examine the validity of the Suicide Behavior Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) among adult Filipinos experiencing severe depression symptoms during the COVID-19-related lockdowns in 2020. Results support SBQ-R’s internal reliability. Confirmatory factor analyses supported SBQ-R’s one-factor structure and its measurement invariance across gender and age. The SBQ-R’s positive
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Bereavement in political conflict: Ideological meaning-making and dialogue Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-02-16 Adi Barak, Maayan Garber
Abstract In this research article we explored the dialogical mechanisms of ideological meaning making in the aftermath of traumatic loss, via descriptive phenomenological qualitative research. Thirty-three individuals who lost a close family member in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were interviewed regarding the dialogues they had about their ideology in the aftermath of their loss. Analysis identified
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Are deaths from COVID-19 associated with higher rates of prolonged grief disorder (PGD) than deaths from other causes? Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-02-15 James Gang, Francesca Falzarano, Wan Jou She, Hillary Winoker, Holly G. Prigerson
Abstract With the COVID-19 pandemic prompting predictions of a “grief pandemic,” rates and risks for Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) warrant further investigation. Data were collected online from 1470 respondents between October 2020 and July 2021. Shorter time since death, deaths of siblings and “others,” and deaths from accidents and homicides were positively associated with potential risk of probable
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I didn’t want to remember memories of caring, but I can’t help it”: A qualitative study of the experiences of bereaved Iranian carers with elevated levels of prolonged grief symptoms Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-02-11 Delaram Salehi, Fariba Zarani, Ladan Fata, Mohammad Reza Sharbafchi, Elizabeth Lobb
Abstract The lived experience of caring for people with cancer and the influence of culture on Iranian carers who have elevated levels of prolonged grief symptoms after the death has received little in-depth attention. Bereaved carers (N = 17) were interviewed. All showed high levels of prolonged grief symptoms. Thematic analysis resulted in four overarching themes: unfamiliarity with cancer, high
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Resilience among bereaved college students: Indicators, facilitators, and barriers Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-02-03 Aleksandra Plocha, Stephanie Modrak, Molly Hoopes, Amanda Donahoe, Amanda Priest
Abstract We adopted a resilience framework to gain a deeper understanding of the specific ways that grief impacts college students and identify specific ways that counselors can promote resilience among this population. Data from interviews with 10 college students were analyzed using grounded theory. Three categories of themes related to promoting resilience among bereaved college students were extracted:
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Overwhelming and unjust: A qualitative study of fathers’ experiences of grief following neonatal death Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-02-02 Shazleen Azeez, Kate Louise Obst, Clemence Due, Melissa Oxlad, Philippa Middleton
Abstract Limited research has examined the grief experiences of fathers following neonatal death. Using a qualitative research design, ten fathers were interviewed, and thematic analysis resulted in three overarching themes: ‘A complicated grief experience: Neonatal death is highly emotional’, ‘Grief is multidimensional’ and ‘Sense of injustice’. Overall, results showed that grief was a multidimensional
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Application of an accident approach to the study of acute suicidal episodes through repeated in-depth interviews Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-01-11 Anna Maria Nilsson, Ingela Skärsäter, Anna Ehnvall, Jan Beskow, Margda Waern
Abstract We modified an accident analysis model for the study of acute suicidal episodes (ASEs). Our aim was to use this model (SCREAM, Suicidal Cognitions’ Reliability and Error Analysis Method) as a lens to understand the worst-ever ASEs of nine patients who took part in repeated in-depth interviews. Guided by the theory of SCREAM including four predetermined categories, nine themes were identified
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Forgiveness as a component of spiritual change after the murder of a loved one Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-01-04 Shannon K. Johnson, Brooks Zitzmann, Nicole Flemate
Abstract Homicide survivors experience a synergistic mixture of trauma, grief, and injustice. Literature indicates the positive role of forgiveness in healing, nuances to the definitions of forgiveness, and the potential for positive spiritual growth following homicide loss. This secondary, thematic analysis of 16 interviews examines forgiveness as part of the process of spiritual change following
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A poetry of grief Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2022-01-03 Benjamin W. Bellet
(2022). A poetry of grief. Death Studies. Ahead of Print.
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Exploring interpersonal theory of suicide typologies in patients with cancer: A latent profile analysis Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2021-12-31 Nicholas A. Fadoir, Laura Marie, Natasha Basu, Kaitlyn Schuler, Stephani Granato, Phillip N. Smith
Abstract The current study examined patterns of endorsement of Interpersonal Theory of Suicide constructs in a group of patients with cancer (N = 133) via Latent Profile Analysis. Four profiles were identified: (1) Interpersonally Distressed (n = 7; 5.2%), (2) Burdened (n = 11; 8.3%), (3) Fearless About Death (n = 40; 30.1%), (4) Non-Distressed (n = 75; 56.4%). Profiles with higher levels of thwarted
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Testing terror management theory in advanced cancer Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2021-12-27 Elsy Willis, Kenneth Mah, Gilla K. Shapiro, Sarah Hales, Madeline Li, Ekaterina An, Camilla Zimmermann, Katharina Schultebraucks, Gary Rodin
Abstract Death anxiety is common in advanced cancer due to heightened mortality salience. We tested terror management theory (TMT) in this population (N = 305) by evaluating the buffering effect of the distal defenses (attachment security, meaning, self-esteem) on the impact of physical impairment (a proxy for mortality salience) on death anxiety. Patients with greater numbers of strong distal defenses
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Psychosocial factors associated with complicated grief in caregivers during COVID-19: Results from a preliminary cross-sectional study Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2021-12-27 Andrea Bovero, Alexa Pidinchedda, Federica Clovis, Paola Berchialla, Sara Carletto
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how end-of-life ceremonies are performed, affecting grief processing and bereavement experiences. In this study, caregivers of patients who died with COVID-19 during the first wave of the pandemic were asked to complete an online survey designed to detect psychosocial factors associated with the presence of complicated grief (CG). The results show CG present
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How the Dougy Center helps children and teens who are grieving Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2021-12-21 Charles A. Corr
(2021). How the Dougy Center helps children and teens who are grieving. Death Studies. Ahead of Print.
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Beyond “altruism motivates body donation” Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2021-12-06 Tom Farsides, Claire F. Smith, Paul Sparks
Abstract Altruism is consistently identified as the dominant motive for body donation. Over 12 months, 843 people who requested body donation information packs also completed research questionnaires that included open-ended questions about their motives. Abductive analysis suggested two distinct sets of altruistic motives: those seeking benefits for medical professionals and patient groups (“medical
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Risk perception, social distancing, and distress during COVID-19 pandemic: Exploring the role of online counseling and perceived social support Death Studies (IF 4.34) Pub Date : 2021-11-29 Usama Rehman, Mohammad Ghazi Shahnawaz, Drishti Kashyap, Kaveri Gupta, Korsi D. Kharshiing, Masrat Khursheed, Neda Haseeb Khan, Ritika Uniyal
Abstract The study explored the relationship between social distancing and distress along with risk factors of social distancing. Further, online counseling/mental health services and perceived social support were tested as possible moderators between social distancing and distress. Valid and reliable measures were used to collect the data from 300 Indian respondents. Process use of social networking