Ideological Meaning Making After the Loss of a Child: The Case of Israeli Bereaved Parents

Barak, Adi; Leichtentritt, Ronit D.

doi:10.1080/07481187.2014.958626

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“…The meaning found by parents in the loss of their child is very important as it can be the root of many of their problems or protect them from problems. Finding meaning in the loss of their child, parents can revive their life [34]. Given the increasing number of older people around the world, finding a positive meaning in losing a child can help this vulnerable group reduce the predicted negative consequences and revive their life [14,34].…”

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“…Finding meaning in the loss of their child, parents can revive their life [34]. Given the increasing number of older people around the world, finding a positive meaning in losing a child can help this vulnerable group reduce the predicted negative consequences and revive their life [14,34]. Members of the healthcare team, especially nurses working in the areas of gerontological and psychological care, are responsible for identifying, supporting and advising this group of people.…”

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The meaning of losing a child in older adults: a qualitative study

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Background After losing their child, elderly parents look for a meaning in this phenomenon. This meaning comes out from their experiences, and their responses to and actions in life are shaped based on this meaning. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of “understanding the meaning of losing a child in older adults.” Methods This qualitative study was conducted using conventional content analysis method. Using semi-structured face-to-face interviews, data were collected from 15 older adults who had experienced of losing their adult child. Data analysis was performed according to the steps proposed by Graneheim and Lundman, 2004. To prove the trustworthiness of the data, credibility, dependability, confirmability and transferability were used. Results The age range of participants was between 61 and 83 years and 73.3% of them were female. The two main categories of “tasting the bitter flavor of life” and “searching for a positive meaning in losing a child” together with the theme of “finding hope in the heart of darkness” were extracted from the participants’ experiences. Conclusions Despite the grief of losing a child, which had cast a dark shadow over the parents’ lives, the child’s liberation from worldly sufferings, his/her presence in a better world, and being hopeful about the grace of God had caused the elderly parents to find hope in the heart of darkness. After identifying the parents with a deceased child, they should be helped through psychological counseling and care of the healthcare team so that they can adapt to this situation by finding a positive meaning in losing their child.

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The meaning of losing a child in older adults: a qualitative study

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“…As for circumstances of the injury- injury during combat was associated with a greater likelihood of integrating into the workforce compared to injuries under other circumstances. One explanation is that this type of injury may be associated with greater self-esteem, as it is considered a national injury and a national challenge rather than an individual and familial misfortune, and it can raise public support more than other types of injuries [44]. Higher levels of self-esteem are associated with better vocational rehabilitation outcomes [45].…”

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Integrating Israeli Defense Force (IDF) veterans with disabilities into the workforce: characteristics and predictors

Segev

Schiff²

2019

Isr J Health Policy Res

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BackgroundAccording to the ICF Model, the central goal of rehabilitation is the returning of persons with disabilities to an active and fruitful life within society. The Israel Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department’s occupational rehabilitation program includes assessment, professional guidance, training, and assistance integrating into employment.AimExamining predictors for the integration of Israel Defense Force veterans with disabilities into the workforce.MethodsAll 1416 male veterans with disabilities who served in the military, were injured during their service, and were treated by the Israel Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department between 2001 and 2006 were included in this study. Data collection was based on computerized administrative data in the Ministry of Defense. The data was collected with no identifying details.Predictive variables were: health condition, personal factors, participation factors, level of functioning and structure, and variables relating to the local environment.ResultsCompared to a physical disability, mental and mixed (physical and mental) disabilities reduce the odds for integration into the workforce. Higher education at the time of the injury is an additional predictor for integration into the workforce. Participation in a rehabilitation track for further education to acquire a profession is one of the main predictors for integration into the workforce.ConclusionThe results may enable developing more accurate intervention plans, with more efficient use of resources, including consolidation of existing information systems and monitoring the processes and outcomes of rehabilitation.

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“…While researchers have studied the meaning-making processes of parents who have lost a child (Ahmann & Dokken, 2013; Barak & Leichtentritt, 2015; Lichtenthal et al., 2010), there is limited systematic inquiry into the meaning-making processes of bereaved youth. In this study, the authors hope to address this gap in the literature.…”

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From Grieving to Giving: When Former Bereavement Campers Return as Volunteers

2019

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This study examines the lived experiences of bereavement camp participants who return to camp as volunteer counselors. Participants in the study were eight bereavement camp counselors who once attended camp as bereaved participants. Using a qualitative case study design, the participants were interviewed by the researchers, and data collected from these interviews were analyzed using the constant comparison method. The findings revealed a variety of personal meaning-making themes and subcategories described by the study participants. These themes were compared between the bereavement camp camper experience and the returning bereavement camp volunteer experience. This analysis uncovered a personal growth development that facilitated a continuing progression for participants through their individual grief and growth process. Implications for the further development and staffing of bereavement camps using returning campers as volunteers and the enhanced therapeutic value these returning volunteers can provide to bereavement camps due to their own experience are discussed.

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Ideological Meaning Making After the Loss of a Child: The Case of Israeli Bereaved Parents

Cited by 21 publications

References 53 publications

The meaning of losing a child in older adults: a qualitative study

The meaning of losing a child in older adults: a qualitative study

Integrating Israeli Defense Force (IDF) veterans with disabilities into the workforce: characteristics and predictors

From Grieving to Giving: When Former Bereavement Campers Return as Volunteers

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