The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how the mode of dying influences the
nature and course of parental bereavement. What are the internal and external factors that …

The death of a child is an incomprehensible and devastating loss. Grief for parents is
lifelong, becoming the connection between parent and child. To extend and deepen current …

Parental grief transition is characterized by prolonged grief responses that influence the
psychological wellbeing of bereaved parents. The relationships of three personal factors …

This article reviews the literature on parental bereavement over the family life course
drawing attention to the meaning of the loss. The conceptual framework for this article arises …

An investigation of existing research literature was undertaken to explore the experience of
bereavement of parents whose child has died. The review comprises an overview of …

This study explored how an adult whose parent died during childhood understands their
ongoing relationship with that parent and whether rituals or practices are integral to …

The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the bereavement process of mothers
and fathers who have lost children. This study investigated parental bereavement by …

Abstract In Helping Children Cope With the Death of a Parent (see record 2004-12597-000),
Lewis and Lippman discuss the nature of reactions that children tend to experience and how …

Background This thesis addresses the topic of parental bereavement, using a multi-method
approach. It aims to add to knowledge about the phenomenon of parental bereavement …

This study is aimed at identifying central themes of bereavement. A qualitative approach was
employed in the analyses of interviews with 22 bereaved parents. The analyses yielded four …