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Diagnosing complicated grief: a closer look.
Brian P Enright1, Samuel J Marwit
1University of Missouri--Saint Louis 63121, USA.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|September 3, 2002
Summary
Researchers explored variables for complicated grief, finding a few key factors define the syndrome. This research aids in understanding and diagnosing complicated grief more effectively.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Grief Research
Background:
- A separate diagnostic category for complicated grief has been proposed.
- Empirical research is needed to define the variables of complicated grief.
Purpose of the Study:
- To empirically define the variables comprising complicated grief.
- To refine the classification of complicated grief.
Main Methods:
- Combined a previous methodology for classifying complicated grief (Worden, 1991).
- Integrated dimensional concepts from other grief classifications.
- Conducted empirical analysis to identify key variables.
Main Results:
- A relatively small number of variables adequately account for the concept of complicated grief.
- Identified core components contributing to the complicated-grief syndrome.
Conclusions:
- The findings support a more parsimonious definition of complicated grief.
- Discusses implications for theoretical and methodological approaches to diagnosing complicated grief.