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Sibling Bereavement Among Young Indian Adults
Akash Kolte1, Miriam Priti Mohan1
1Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Bengaluru, India.
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|September 16, 2024
Summary
Surviving siblings in India often suppress grief due to family roles and societal stigma. Supportive friends, family, and therapy are vital coping mechanisms for navigating bereavement.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Sibling bereavement is a significant life event with profound emotional and social impacts.
- Cultural and societal factors uniquely shape grief experiences, particularly in diverse populations like India.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of sibling bereavement in India.
- To identify familial, societal, and cultural influences on grief and coping.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 12 surviving siblings in India.
- Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Six emergent themes: demanding familial roles, grief-related isolation, societal stigma, positive roles of friends and family, support systems, and continuing bonds.
- Participants experienced grief suppression and isolation due to familial burdens and societal pressures.
- External support from friends, family, and therapy facilitated coping.
Conclusions:
- Bereavement support in India requires culturally sensitive and context-specific interventions.
- Public awareness and education are crucial for fostering supportive responses to sibling loss.
- Further research with diverse samples is recommended to generalize findings.
Keywords:
Indiabereavementcontinuing bondsfamilial rolesgriefqualitative studysibling losssocietal impactsupport systemsMore Related Videos
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