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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Grief Research

Background:

  • Grief following the death of a loved one is a complex process.
  • Existing tools may not comprehensively assess constructive coping strategies.
  • There is a need for validated instruments to guide clinical practice and research in bereavement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Coping Assessment for Bereavement and Loss Experiences (CABLE).
  • To provide a reliable self-report measure for assessing a range of coping strategies in bereaved individuals.
  • To facilitate the evaluation of bereavement coping and the development of targeted interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the CABLE instrument.
  • Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.
  • Validation using an international sample of 844 bereaved adults.

Main Results:

  • A robust six-factor, 28-item structure for the CABLE.
  • The instrument demonstrated validity and clinical utility.
  • The findings support CABLE's use in diverse populations.

Conclusions:

  • The CABLE is the first instrument to assess a broad spectrum of constructive coping strategies for grief.
  • This validated tool can inform clinicians and researchers on bereavement coping.
  • CABLE can aid in developing interventions to improve coping and facilitate healing after loss.