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Continuing bonds in bereavement: an attachment theory based perspective.

Nigel P Field1, Beryl Gao, Lisa Paderna

  • 1Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, 935 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA. n.field@pgsp.edu

Death Studies
|April 27, 2005
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Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding the continuing bond (CB) with the deceased. It helps differentiate adaptive and maladaptive CB expressions, influenced by individual differences and loss context.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Bereavement Studies
  • Attachment Theory

Background:

  • The continuing bond (CB) with the deceased is a significant aspect of bereavement.
  • Attachment theory offers a lens to understand relational dynamics extending beyond death.
  • Existing models may not fully capture the nuances of CB expression and its adaptive significance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an attachment theory-based perspective on the continuing bond with the deceased.
  • To delineate the normative course of CB expression and identify adaptive versus maladaptive variants.
  • To explore the influence of attachment security, loss type, culture, and religion on CB.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis integrating attachment theory principles with existing literature on continuing bonds.

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  • Examination of how attachment security influences coping mechanisms in bereavement.
  • Discussion of moderating factors such as type of loss, cultural norms, and religious beliefs.

    • Main Results:

    • Attachment theory can specify a normative trajectory for CB expression following loss.
    • Deviations from this normative course may indicate maladaptive CB patterns.
    • Individual differences in attachment security impact the effectiveness of CB in coping with grief.

    Conclusions:

    • An attachment framework provides a robust model for understanding the continuing bond with the deceased.
    • Attachment security is crucial for adaptive CB expression and effective bereavement coping.
    • Cultural, religious, and loss-specific factors significantly moderate the expression of continuing bonds.