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The bereaved child

M M Van Eerdewegh, M D Bieri, R H Parrilla

    The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Children experiencing parental death showed increased dysphoria and minor depression, with lasting impacts on school performance and bedwetting. These symptoms improved over time, except for persistent minor depression.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Child Development
    • Bereavement Studies

    Background:

    • Parental death is a significant stressor for children.
    • Understanding the long-term psychological impact on children is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the psychological and behavioral reactions of children to parental death.
    • To assess changes in adaptation, psychopathology, and general health over one year.

    Main Methods:

    • One-year prospective study of 105 children (ages 2-17) who lost a parent.
    • Structured interviews with surviving parents at one and thirteen months post-death.
    • Assessed general adaptation, school performance, behavior problems, psychopathology symptoms, and general health.

    Main Results:

    • Significant increase in dysphoria, resolving over time (P < 0.0001).
    • Persistence of minor depression (P < 0.03) and increased bedwetting (P < 0.03).
    • Significant impairment in school performance (P < 0.0001); no increase in severe depression or behavior issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Parental death leads to significant, though often temporary, psychological distress in children.
    • Long-term effects include persistent minor depression and academic difficulties.
    • Children's general health remains unaffected, but specific behavioral and emotional challenges warrant attention.

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