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Parental bereavement after suicide and accident: a comparative study

M Séguin1, A Lesage, M C Kiely

  • 1Department of Social Sciences, University of Quebec in Hull, Canada.

Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Bereavement after suicide differs from other losses, with survivors experiencing more shame and prior losses. While initial depression was higher, it normalized over time, suggesting unique challenges for suicide-bereaved families.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Parental bereavement following suicide presents unique challenges compared to other loss types.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for targeted support interventions.
  • Previous research indicates distinct psychological and social impacts on suicide survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the specific differences in the bereavement process for parents who lost a child to suicide versus those who lost a child in a car accident.
  • To compare levels of depression, grief, shame, social support, and family adaptation between these two groups of bereaved parents.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 60 parents (30 suicide survivors, 30 car accident survivors) who lost sons aged 18-35.
  • Standardized questionnaires were administered twice (average 6 and 9 months post-loss) to assess depression, grief, shame, social support, family adaptation, psychological distress, and prior losses.

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Main Results:

  • Suicide survivors initially reported higher depression than accident survivors, but this difference diminished by the second measure.
  • Survivors of suicide experienced significantly greater feelings of shame and more adverse life events post-loss.
  • Parents bereaved by suicide demonstrated a greater history of prior losses compared to accident survivors.

Conclusions:

  • Parental bereavement after suicide is distinct from other bereavement types, characterized by heightened shame and a greater history of loss.
  • Suicide bereavement may be more prevalent in families with pre-existing vulnerabilities.
  • Findings underscore the need for specialized support for families coping with suicide loss.