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From grief to growth: The role of coping strategies, kinship and cause of death
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Abstract(s)
Background: Research has predominantly focused on the post-traumatic consequences of grief. Less is known about the factors associated with the capacity for
recovery and growth. Objective: The main goal of this study is to analyse the mediating role of coping strategies in the relationship between the impact of the event and
posttraumatic growth, considering the degree of kinship and the cause of death.
Methods: This exploratory and correlational study, which used a cross-sectional
design, involved a community sample of 889 adults who had lost a loved one. Results:
Emotion and problem-focused coping strategies mediate the relationship between the
impact of loss and posttraumatic growth, specifically when a spouse or a child dies.
Conclusions: Individuals who experience greater suffering also undergo higher levels
of post-traumatic growth. Coping strategies are crucial in post-trauma reconstruction
and growth. Furthermore, the degree of kinship and the cause of death are decisive
factors.
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Keywords
Grief Post-traumatic growth Coping strategies
Citation
Pereira, M., Moreira, A., & Neto, D. D. (2024). From grief to growth: The role of coping strategies, kinship and cause of death. Omega (United States). https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228241259647
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc.