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Fathers and grieving: coping with infant death.

A S Cordell1, N Thomas

  • 1Children's Medical Center, Dayton, OH 45404-1815.

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|March 1, 1990
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Fathers and mothers grieve infant loss differently due to societal role expectations. Men often suppress their grief to conform to masculine norms, hindering healthy resolution.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Grief Studies

Background:

  • Parental grief following infant loss is a significant area of study.
  • Observed differences in grieving patterns between mothers and fathers suggest underlying factors.
  • Previous support group observations indicated potential gender-based disparities in coping with infant loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and articulate the distinct ways mothers and fathers grieve the loss of an infant.
  • To investigate the impact of societal role expectations on male grief resolution after infant death.
  • To identify potential sources of misunderstanding and distress between grieving parents.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative pilot study involving parents who experienced infant death.
  • In-depth interviews with fathers to gain detailed insights into their grieving experiences.
  • Analysis of observations from a decade of parent support group participation.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences exist in the grieving processes of mothers and fathers after infant loss.
  • Fathers' grief responses are often influenced by perceived societal expectations of masculinity.
  • These role expectations can impede fathers' ability to confront and resolve their grief effectively.

Conclusions:

  • Societal role expectations create distinct challenges for fathers navigating infant loss.
  • Understanding these gendered differences is crucial for supporting grieving parents and reducing conflict.
  • Further research is needed to develop targeted interventions for fathers experiencing infant bereavement.

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