"A sign that I am not alone": A grounded theory-informed qualitative study on spirituality after suicide bereavement
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Spirituality offers comfort and aids acceptance for those grieving suicide loss. Continuing bonds with the deceased also helps survivors navigate this difficult experience.
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Religious Studies
Background
- Suicide bereavement causes significant distress and negatively impacts mental health.
- The influence of religion and spirituality on suicide survivors is under-researched.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore the role of spirituality in the lives of individuals bereaved by suicide.
- To understand how spiritual resources facilitate coping and acceptance after suicide loss.
Main Methods
- Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews.
- Grounded theory-informed thematic analysis of data from fifteen suicide-bereaved individuals.
Main Results
- Five key themes emerged: continuing bonds, lightening the burden, grounded spirituality, perceptual/conceptual shift, and the movement of giving.
- Spirituality served as a resource for accepting loss, enabling individuals to "hand over" suffering to a higher power.
- Maintaining continuing bonds with the deceased was crucial for navigating the bereavement process.
Conclusions
- Spirituality can be a vital resource for suicide bereavement, aiding in loss acceptance and coping.
- Mental health professionals can leverage insights into spirituality to support post-traumatic growth in suicide survivors.
- Further research into the intersection of spirituality and suicide bereavement is warranted.
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