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1Idaho State University, Pocatello, USA.
Abstract:
Using grounded theory to investigate the impact of parent death on adult children, this qualitative study revealed a process quite distinct from the description of bereavement following other deaths. Three phases were identified that emphasized the familial nature of this grief. As essential part of the recovery process for the griever was the complementary role played by the spouse. It was during this period that choices were made about the legacy of values that were to be passed to the next generation. The interviews with participants provided a unique opportunity to view the process by which generational transitions occur.
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