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15-03-2017 | Original Paper

Parents’ Positive Interpersonal Coping After a Child’s Death

Auteurs: Sara Albuquerque, Luana Cunha Ferreira, Isabel Narciso, Marco Pereira

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 7/2017

Abstract

Despite the challenging context of grieving for the death of a child, evidence shows that it is possible for parents to manage and preserve their relationship. The aim of this study was to examine parents’ perceptions of positive interpersonal coping processes that helped their relationship after the death of their child. Individual semi-structured interviews with 17 bereaved maritally committed parents were conducted. The interview guide included questions covering themes such as parents’ coping together, relationship strengths and mutual support. Data were analyzed through constructivist grounded theory methods. Three main themes were identified: search for meaning (reframing of partners’ different coping processes and the changes/difficulties in the relationship, and development of shared beliefs); communication with the partner (direct and indirect feedback, and mutual learning); and care-in-relation (caring for the partner and the relationship). Dyad-level interventions should aim at promoting mutual empathy, development of shared appraisals, and the identification and consideration of each other’s boundaries.

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Titel: Parents’ Positive Interpersonal Coping After a Child’s Death
Auteurs: Sara Albuquerque
Luana Cunha Ferreira
Isabel Narciso
Marco Pereira
Publicatiedatum: 15-03-2017
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 7/2017
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0697-5

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