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"I thought they should know… that daddy is not completely gone"
11 Department of Psychology, University of Roehampton, London, UK.
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|January 11, 2017
Summary
Sense of presence experiences during bereavement offer comfort to some, but can conflict with others' worldviews. Family meaning-making influences how these profound experiences are understood and integrated after loss.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Bereavement Studies
Background:
- Sense of presence experiences are reported by some bereaved individuals.
- Family meaning-making plays a crucial role in processing grief and loss.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore family members' experiences and conceptualizations of sense of presence during bereavement.
- To understand how these experiences relate to family meaning-making processes.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was employed.
- Data collection included group and individual interviews and ethnographic observation.
- Phenomenological and social constructionist perspectives were used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- A mother reported personal benefit from sense of presence experiences.
- Her children dismissed these experiences as incompatible with their own worldviews.
- Differing interpretations highlight a division within the family regarding the father's death.
Conclusions:
- Sense of presence experiences in bereavement are subject to diverse interpretations within families.
- Family members' worldviews and meaning-making strategies shape their responses to these phenomena.
- Understanding these differences is crucial for supporting bereaved families.
Keywords:
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