Existential grief: The special case of the chronically ill and disabled

Stephenson, John S.; Murphy, Dianne

doi:10.1080/07481188608252808

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“…The findings of this preliminary study suggest that these conflicting role expectations are prevalent not only in society at large, but, more disturbingly, among the health care professions. Possibly because blaming the illness on the victim provides a socially acceptable means for reducing discomfort and helplessness, theories of individual responsibility are increasingly popular among health professionals (Stephenson & Murphy, 1986).…”

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Mothers with chronic illness: A predicament of social construction

Thorne

1990

Health Care for Women International

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In the context of a larger qualitative study, a database including extensive interviews with a subset of sixteen chronically ill mothers was obtained. Secondary analysis revealed that the women's concerns about themselves and their children included issues of performance, availability, dependency, and socialization. Further, these women reported that the health care system seemed incapable of recognizing or accounting for the profound interrelationship between their mothering and their illness. Analysis of these findings in terms of the conflicting social obligations inherent in the roles of "mother" and of "chronically ill person" provides a means by which to understand the women's impressions that it was a contradiction in terms to be both an effective mother and a good patient.

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Mothers with chronic illness: A predicament of social construction

Thorne

1990

Health Care for Women International

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“…The need for alternative models of loss is widely recognized. Moreover, there is growing recognition that the unique nature of losses, both real and symbolic, that accompany chronic illness and disability prevents closure or resolution (Davis, 1987;Stephenson & Murphy. 1986;Worthington, 1994).…”

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Middle‐Range Theory Of Chronic Sorrow

Eakes

Burke

Hainsworth

1998

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“…Many theorists of loss believe that the ultimate loss is life itself and that the ultimate threat is death (Shontz, 1980). Becker's (1973) views are more philosophical than psychological (Shontz, 1980;Stephenson & Murphy, 1986). According to Becker (1973), everyone attempts to become self-sufficient by maintaining a superiority over death.…”

Section: The Stress and Coping Modelmentioning

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“…Any reminder of this reality must not be allowed into one's consciousness. Becker's (1973) line of thinking may be readily applied to disability (Shontz, 1980;Stephenson & Murphy, 1986). It offers an explanation why some people are poorly prepared to accept their disability and why many members of society avoid association with those who have disabilities.…”

Section: The Stress and Coping Modelmentioning

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An Integrated Approach to Theories of Loss and Adaptation to Disability

White¹

2000

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Title: An Integrated Approach to Theories of Loss and Adaptation to Disability.Many theories have been proposed that attempt to explain response and adaptation to loss. However, no one theory has been shown to be universally applicable to all individuals suffering a loss. This paper presents an overview of many of these theories, paying special attention to the relationship between the theories of loss and adaptation to disability. The theories include the psychoanalytic model of loss, stage models of adaptation to loss, the value change theory of acceptance of loss, chronic sorrow, the cognitive adaptation theory, the stress and coping model, developmental theory, and the existential perspective on loss and grief. The possible influence that factors such as age, gender, culture and variables specific to disability may have on loss are also discussed. 2 A new conceptualization of loss is introduced that tries to integrate many of the key ideas of these theories. This integrated approach takes into account the unique situation of each person, emphasizing the interaction between environmental and personal factors in adapting to loss. The model contends that due to the uniqueness of the individual, to the many possible combinations of environmental and psychological factors, and to the nature of the loss itself, any one or combination of loss theories could be in effect for any single loss. The intent of this thesis is to encourage the reader to become familiar with different perspectives on the subject of loss and grief to help select the method that best fits the individual situation of the person seeking counseling.

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Existential grief: The special case of the chronically ill and disabled

Cited by 15 publications

References 7 publications

Mothers with chronic illness: A predicament of social construction

Mothers with chronic illness: A predicament of social construction

Middle‐Range Theory Of Chronic Sorrow

An Integrated Approach to Theories of Loss and Adaptation to Disability

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