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David J Cipriano1, Courtney Barry1, Sophia Cipriano2
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
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|April 12, 2021
Summary
Parental engagement in grief programs boosts child engagement and control beliefs, significantly reducing childhood bereavement symptoms. These factors interact within a system, not just an individual.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Child Development
- Family Studies
Background:
- Childhood bereavement is a significant stressor impacting development.
- Understanding the factors influencing grief outcomes is crucial for intervention.
- Previous research has often focused on individual-level factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the complex interplay of factors influencing childhood bereavement.
- To examine the role of parental and child engagement in grief programs.
- To explore the relationship between resilience, control beliefs, and grief symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A multivariate model was employed to analyze data from 62 parent-child dyads.
- Participants were recruited from a children's grief center.
- Measures included engagement in programming, resilience, control beliefs, and grief symptoms.
Main Results:
- Parental engagement positively influenced child engagement and control beliefs.
- Child engagement and control beliefs were significantly associated with reduced grief symptoms.
- A systemic model emerged, highlighting interconnectedness rather than isolated effects.
Conclusions:
- Parental involvement is key to enhancing child engagement in grief support.
- Strengthening children's sense of control is vital for mitigating bereavement effects.
- Interventions should consider the systemic dynamics within families experiencing childhood grief.
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