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Songül Duran1, Aydın Altun2

  • 1.Department of Elderly Care, Health Services Vocational College, Izmir Demokrasi University, Izmir, Türkiye.

Geriatrics & Gerontology International
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Elderly individuals experiencing prolonged grief (PG-13) showed lower meaning reconstruction (GMRI) and posttraumatic growth (PTG). Counseling is recommended for at-risk groups to aid in grief and meaning reconstruction.

Keywords:
elderlymeaning reconstructionposttraumatic growthprolonged grief

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Bereavement in elderly individuals is a significant life event.
  • Understanding factors influencing grief, meaning reconstruction, and posttraumatic growth is crucial for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics, prolonged grief, meaning reconstruction, and posttraumatic growth in elderly individuals who have lost loved ones.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 122 elderly individuals residing in a nursing home who had experienced the loss of a loved one.
  • Utilized the Prolonged Grief Inventory (PG-13), Grief and Meaning Reconstruction Inventory (GMRI), and Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) scale.

Main Results:

  • High levels of prolonged grief, meaning reconstruction, and posttraumatic growth were observed.
  • Single individuals who lost spouses had higher PG-13 scores than married individuals.
  • Elderly individuals with chronic illness and expected death showed higher GMRI scores compared to those with sudden loss.
  • A significant negative correlation was found between PG-13, GMRI, and PTG scores.

    • Conclusions:

    • Counseling interventions focused on grief and meaning reconstruction are recommended for elderly individuals at risk.
    • Findings highlight the complex interplay between loss, grief, and growth in later life.