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Development of the Grief Experience Questionnaire.

T W Barrett¹, T B Scott

¹Moorhead State University Counseling Center, MN 56560.

Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior

|January 1, 1989

Summary

The Grief Experience Questionnaire (GEQ) measures diverse grief components. It shows promise in distinguishing grief in suicide survivors from other death types, improving research methods.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Grief Research
Mental Health Assessment

Background:

Grief research faces methodological challenges, particularly concerning suicide survivors.
Existing instruments may not capture the full spectrum of grief reactions.
Understanding diverse grief experiences is crucial for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the development of the Grief Experience Questionnaire (GEQ).
To introduce a comprehensive instrument for measuring various grief components.
To assess the GEQ's utility in differentiating grief experiences across different bereavement types.

Main Methods:

Development and validation of the Grief Experience Questionnaire (GEQ).
Measurement of grief components including somatic, emotional, and cognitive reactions.
Comparative analysis of grief reactions in survivors of suicide, accidental, and natural deaths.

Main Results:

The GEQ effectively measures multiple dimensions of grief.
Initial findings indicate the GEQ can differentiate grief reactions of suicide survivors from other bereavement groups.
The instrument addresses common methodological criticisms in suicide survivor research.

Conclusions:

The Grief Experience Questionnaire (GEQ) is a valuable tool for assessing diverse grief experiences.
The GEQ has the potential to enhance the quality and validity of grief research, especially concerning suicide.
Further benefits of the GEQ in clinical and research settings are discussed.

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