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Grief and rehousing.

J Archer¹, J Hawes

¹School of Psychology, Lancashire Polytechnic, UK.

The British Journal of Medical Psychology

|December 1, 1988

Summary

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Involuntary rehousing can trigger grief-like responses, including intrusive thoughts, anger, and a significant loss of self in many individuals. These findings highlight the psychological impact of forced relocation.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Urban Planning

Background:

Involuntary rehousing, often necessitated by urban development or disaster, can profoundly impact individuals' mental well-being.
Previous research has explored the practical challenges of relocation, but the psychological sequelae, particularly grief-like features, require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the prevalence and nature of grief-like features among individuals subjected to involuntary rehousing.
To quantify specific psychological responses such as intrusive thoughts, searching behaviors, anger, loss of self, and identification.

Main Methods:

A sample of involuntarily rehoused individuals was interviewed.
Participants' responses were analyzed to identify and quantify the occurrence of specific grief-like features.

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Main Results:

A significant proportion of participants reported experiencing grief-like features.
Specific findings included: 29% reported intrusive thoughts, 22% searching behaviors, 24% anger, 56% loss of self, and 38% identification issues.

Conclusions:

Involuntary rehousing is associated with a range of grief-like psychological responses.
The high prevalence of loss of self (56%) indicates a substantial impact on personal identity following forced relocation.