Relational Maintenance and Social Support in the Aftermath of Sudden and Expected Death

Frost, Jonathon K.; Honeycutt, James M.; Heath, S.

doi:10.1080/08824096.2017.1350573

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“…For instance, a number of Katrina-related trauma exposures indicated relational stressors and losses, which could impact both perceived social support and PTG Full Scale, and perhaps the relationship between them as well. Indeed, research has shown that experiencing bereavement through sudden deaths are more likely to have barriers in accessing support from their social networks and perceived less social support overall (Dyregrov et al, 2018; Frost et al, 2017). It is also possible that the associations between changes in perceived social support is not a strong driver of PTG Full Scale, particularly when social networks continue to change within the postdisaster period.…”

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Changes in psychosocial resources as predictors of posttraumatic growth: A longitudinal study of low-income, female Hurricane Katrina survivors.

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This study examined how well the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI; Tedeschi & Calhoun, 1996) corresponds with self-reported pre-to posttrauma changes in related constructs, including sense of purpose in life, religiosity, and social support. Participants were 328 low-income mothers (85.2% non-Hispanic Black) who survived Hurricane Katrina and completed surveys approximately 1 year predisaster (Time 1), 4 years postdisaster (Time 2), and 12 years postdisaster (Time 3). PTG was assessed at Time 2 and Time 3, and related constructs were assessed at all waves. Pre-to postdisaster changes in the following related constructs were significantly associated with the corresponding PTGI subscales: purpose in life with Relating to Others, Personal Strength, and New Possibilities; religiosity with Spiritual Change; and perceived social support with Relating to Others. The results demonstrate a link between a number of self-reported pre-to posttrauma psychological changes measured over time and the PTGI. Replication of these results using measures more closely aligned to the PTGI subscales, among more representative samples and in the aftermath of other traumatic events, is warranted.

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Changes in psychosocial resources as predictors of posttraumatic growth: A longitudinal study of low-income, female Hurricane Katrina survivors.

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“…Investing in training students to provide empathic and non-judgmental support to grieving peers may increase access to care. Individuals experiencing a sudden death bereavement may not have the capacity to assemble a support system on short notice (Frost et al, 2017). Emerging evidence from tertiary care settings suggests that receiving support from trained peers can help reduce hospitalization and improve quality of life (Coatsworth-Puskopy et al, 2006).…”

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A cross-sectional examination of sudden-death bereavement in university students

Bhaskaran

Afifi

Sareen

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Journal of American College Health

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Background: This thesis addresses the topic of sudden death bereavement in university students.Sudden death bereavement is due to the sudden, unexpected loss of a loved one. It often occurs in a traumatic manner, which can contribute to adverse psychological and physical outcomes, including increased mortality risk. University students are a vulnerable population for poor mental health outcomes, and the sudden loss of a loved one is the most common traumatic event reported in this population. Therefore, we aim to add to the knowledge about the prevalence of this phenomenon in university students, outcomes following sudden bereavement, and factors associated with these outcomes.Method: Using a survey method that was administered online, introductory psychology students provided sociodemographic information and bereavement related information. They also completed questionnaires on mental health status, including depression, generalized anxiety, complicated grief, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and alcohol use. They finally completed questionnaires on help-seeking behaviour and coping.Results: Results from our study indicated that the sudden loss of a loved one is highly prevalent among university students. Sudden death bereaved university students were more likely to experience negative outcomes, such as complicated grief, even when the time since death, relationship to the deceased, and closeness of the relationship were taken into account.Rumination and avoidance were associated with poorer mental health outcomes with regards to depression, generalized anxiety, suicidal ideation, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Sudden death bereaved students who had significant mental health concerns were more likely to seek help. SUDDEN-DEATH BEREAVEMENT IN STUDENTS ii Conclusions:The sudden loss of a loved one has substantial negative effects on mental health among university students. Therapeutic interventions that promote more adaptive coping strategies could help students as they cope with the sudden loss of a loved one. Additionally, providing a variety of effective resources on campus for bereaved students, including peer support, could potentially reach more bereaved students.

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Twin study of genetic relatedness and bereavement related measures: Updated analyses and the mediating role of grief

Segal

Miller

Niculae

2022

Personality and Individual Differences

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Relational Maintenance and Social Support in the Aftermath of Sudden and Expected Death

Cited by 6 publications

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Changes in psychosocial resources as predictors of posttraumatic growth: A longitudinal study of low-income, female Hurricane Katrina survivors.

Changes in psychosocial resources as predictors of posttraumatic growth: A longitudinal study of low-income, female Hurricane Katrina survivors.

A cross-sectional examination of sudden-death bereavement in university students

Twin study of genetic relatedness and bereavement related measures: Updated analyses and the mediating role of grief

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