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  • Bereavement Studies
  • Intervention Research

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  • Bereavement involves oscillating between loss-oriented (LO) and restoration-oriented (RO) coping.
  • The dual process model (DPM) posits this oscillation is crucial for adaptation.
  • Interventions aim to support healthy coping trajectories in bereaved individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if a DPM-based intervention enhances coping oscillation in recently bereaved spouses/partners compared to traditional support.
  • To examine changes in LO and RO coping patterns over 12 months post-bereavement.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial comparing a DPM-based intervention with traditional bereavement support.
  • Recruitment of recently bereaved spouses/partners (2-6 months post-loss).
  • 12-month follow-up assessing LO and RO coping strategies.

Main Results:

  • A natural increase in RO coping over time was observed, particularly among women and younger participants.
  • No significant treatment effect was detected, indicating the intervention did not enhance oscillation.
  • Observed coping patterns were broadly consistent with the DPM framework.

Conclusions:

  • Current intervention strategies may not effectively modify LO, RO, and oscillation in bereavement.
  • Sufficient intervention dosage and tailoring to individual coping styles (exclusively LO or RO) are likely necessary for efficacy.
  • Further research is needed to optimize bereavement support interventions based on the DPM.