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Anticipatory grief: a review.

H N Sweeting¹, M L Gilhooly

¹University of Glasgow, Behavioural Sciences Group, Scotland.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)

|January 1, 1990

Summary

Anticipatory grief, a reaction to impending loss, is explored. This review clarifies its definition, debunks misconceptions, and examines its impact on adjustment for caregivers.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Grief Studies
Caregiver Support

Background:

Anticipatory grief is a complex emotional response preceding loss.
Previous literature contains misconceptions regarding anticipatory grief.
Understanding this reaction is crucial for caregivers and clinicians.

Purpose of the Study:

Define and describe anticipatory grief.
Address and discuss misconceptions in existing literature.
Analyze empirical data on anticipatory grief's effect on adjustment.

Main Methods:

Literature review of anticipatory grief.
Analysis of empirical studies on caregiver adjustment.
Discussion of research discrepancies and future directions.

Main Results:

Clarification of anticipatory grief definition and characteristics.
Identification and discussion of common misconceptions.
Presentation of empirical findings on anticipatory grief's impact, noting disparate results.

Conclusions:

Anticipatory grief requires precise definition and understanding.
Addressing misconceptions is vital for accurate research and clinical practice.
Further research is needed to reconcile disparate findings on caregiver adjustment.

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