"Identity confusion in complicated grief: A closer look": Correction

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Bereavement Studies

Background:

• Complicated grief (CG) is associated with identity confusion, a sense that one's self has died with the deceased.
• Specific deficits in self-concept within CG remain poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate which aspects of self-concept are compromised in individuals with complicated grief.
• To compare self-concept descriptors between adults with and without CG.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative coding methods were employed.
• A sample of 77 bereaved adults was analyzed.

Main Results:

• Individuals with CG exhibited lower self-fluency (fewer overall descriptors) and self-diversity (fewer categories).
• Those with CG also showed fewer self-relevant preferences and activities.
• No significant group differences were found in references to loss, past, or distress.

Conclusions:

• Complicated grief is associated with a reduced and less diverse self-concept.
• Findings highlight specific self-concept deficits in CG, informing future research and clinical interventions.