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Losing a partner: Do continuing bonds bring solace or sorrow?
Kristine L Florczak1, Nancy Lockie2
1a Purdue University Northwest , Hammond , IN , USA.
Death Studies
|May 15, 2018
Summary
Widowed individuals experience evolving narratives and loneliness while maintaining continuing bonds with their deceased spouse, often desiring new intimate relationships. This qualitative study explores the transformative process of spousal loss.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Grief Studies
Background:
- Bereavement involves complex emotional and social adjustments.
- Continuing bonds with deceased loved ones is a recognized aspect of grief.
- Understanding the long-term impact of spousal loss is crucial for mental health support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the phenomenon of continuing bonds with a deceased spouse.
- To describe the transformative process experienced after losing a partner.
- To gain deeper insights into the lived experiences of widowed individuals.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study design.
- Utilized the human-becoming paradigm.
- In-depth interviews with six participants over multiple sessions.
Main Results:
- Participants' narratives of their loss evolved over time.
- Struggles with maintaining continuing bonds were evident.
- Loneliness and a desire for new intimate relationships were reported.
Conclusions:
- Continuing bonds are dynamic and change throughout the grieving process.
- Spousal loss involves significant emotional challenges, including loneliness.
- Future intimate relationship desires are a part of adaptation after bereavement.
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