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Sibling Grief over Perinatal Loss—A Retrospective Qualitative Study

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Grief over perinatal loss is a personal experience that has a lasting impact on the life of the surviving siblings. This retrospective study is an in-depth exploration of the symbolic construction of the bond with the lost sibling employing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, a method to study sensitive themes. Our results have confirmed the strong social and cultural embeddedness of the grief experience. Participants of the study related perinatal loss to other major crises, conflicts, and overwhelming secrets in the lives of their families. Communication outside the family was often insensitive and stigmatizing, transforming bereaved children’s stories into silenced stories.

Source: Journal of Loss and Trauma

DOI: 10.1080/15325024.2021.2007650

Authors: Agnes Y. Bornemisza, Rebeka Javor, Marta B. Erdos

Institution: University of Pecs

Language: English

Topic: Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4200260894

FWCI: 0.883

Cites: 27

Cited by: 14

Related to: 10