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An internet tool to normalize grief.

Sally A Dominick1, A Blair Irvine, Natasha Beauchamp

  • 1Oregon Center for Applied Science, Eugene, OR 97401, USA.

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This study shows an online grief support tool effectively helped recently bereaved individuals normalize grief. Participants using the website reported improved attitudes, self-efficacy, and reduced anxiety, enhancing their adjustment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Digital Health
  • Bereavement Studies

Background:

  • Grief is a natural response to loss, often requiring support for adaptive adjustment.
  • Internet-based interventions offer accessible psycho-educational resources for mental health challenges.
  • Recently bereaved individuals (1-6 months post-loss) can benefit from targeted support tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a psycho-educational Internet self-help tool for recently bereaved individuals.
  • To assess the tool's impact on normalizing grief and enhancing adaptive adjustment.
  • To measure changes in social cognitive theory constructs and state anxiety.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial design was employed.
  • Participants were recently bereaved individuals (N=67).
  • The intervention group (N=33) used the psycho-educational website; the control group (N=34) did not.

Main Results:

  • Treatment participants showed significant multivariate gains compared to the control group (eta-square = .191).
  • Significant positive effects were observed in attitude (eta-square = .177) and self-efficacy (eta-square = .106).
  • State anxiety significantly decreased in the treatment group (eta-square = .083).

Conclusions:

  • The Internet-based grief support tool demonstrated potential efficacy in aiding adaptive adjustment among the bereaved.
  • Psycho-educational online resources can be effective in managing grief and improving mental well-being.
  • Findings support the use of digital health tools for supporting individuals experiencing bereavement.