The effect of a support group on grieving individuals' levels of perceived support and stress

Davis, Jean M.; Hoshiko, Barbara R.; Jones, Susan L.; Gosnell, Davina J.

doi:10.1016/0883-9417(92)90052-k

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“…A number of studies have relied on instruments that measure interesting and important questions related to grief, but have not focused on an understanding of the characteristics, intensity, or duration of the bereavement process itself. These studies have used instruments developed to measure psychopathology including depression ( Lepore, Silver, Wortman, Wayment, 1996 ;Reynolds et al, 1999 ;Zisook, Paulus, Schuchter, & Judd, 1997) , anxiety ( Hays, Kasl, & Jacobs, 1994 ;Lindstro ò m, 1995) , and general psychological distress ( Davis, Hoshiko, Jones, & Gosnell, 1992 ;Gillis, Moore, & Martinson, 1997 ;Lehman et al, 1993 ;O'Bryant, 1990O'Bryant, -1991 .…”

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Development and Validation of the Hogan Grief Reaction Checklist

Hogan¹,

Greenfield²,

Schmidt³

2001

Death Studies

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The purpose of this article is to provide data on a recently developed instrument to measure the multidimensional nature of the bereavement process. In contrast to widely used grief instruments that have been developed using rational methods of instrument construction, the Hogan Grief Reaction Checklist (HGRC) was developed empirically from data collected from bereaved adults who had experienced the death of a loved one. Factor analysis of the HGRC revealed 6 factors in the normal trajectory of the grieving process: Despair, Panic Behavior, Blame and Anger, Detachment, Disorganization, and Personal Growth. Additional data are provided that support reliability and validity of the HGRC as well as its ability to discriminate variability in the grieving process as a function of cause of death and time lapsed since death. Empirical support is also provided for Personal Growth as an integral component of the bereavement process. The article concludes by considering the substantive as well as psychometric findings of this research for such issues as traumatic grief, anticipatory grief, change in the bereaved person's self-schema, and spiritual and existential growth.

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Development and Validation of the Hogan Grief Reaction Checklist

Hogan¹,

Greenfield²,

Schmidt³

2001

Death Studies

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“…Questions have been raised as to who is the most effective person to conduct such interventions. Although self‐help groups have proven beneficial (Davis, Hoshiko, Jones, & Gosnell, 1992), professionally led groups have been shown to have added advantages. In a study exploring the effects of an eight session postvention in a group of suicide survivors using both a mental health professional and a trained survivor (survivor‐facilitator), Farberow (1992) felt that the greatest benefit was gained when using a professional and a survivor as co‐leaders.…”

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Group Intervention for Widowed Survivors of Suicide

Constantino

Sekula

Rubinstein

2001

Suicide & Life Threat Behav

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This study evaluates the effects of two group interventions, the Bereavement Group Postvention (BGP) and the Social Group Postvention (SGP), on the bereavement outcomes in widowed survivors of suicide. The goals were to determine if the group interventions would significantly decrease levels of depression, psychological distress, and grief, as well as significantly increase the level of social adjustment among widowed survivors of suicide. Sixty widowed survivors of suicide were randomized to either the BGP or SGP intervention for 1-1/2 hour weekly sessions over an 8-week period. Study participants were recruited through various media and community referrals and initiated telephone contact with the study investigators. Statistically significant changes were found on all measures when the SGP and the BGP were combined for analyses on posttreatment assessments at 3 to 5 days after completion of the group intervention, and 6 months and 12 months after the intervention. Participants experienced a significant reduction in overall depression, psychological distress, and grief, as well as an increase in social adjustment. Further research with tighter controls of confounding variables as well as the inclusion of a no-treatment control group is indicated.

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The management of bereavement on intensive care units

Granger¹,

George²,

Shelly³

1995

Intensive Care Med

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Many doctors and nurses working in Intensive Care Units feel inadequately trained to deal confidently with the bereaved. A minority of ICUs have support mechanisms available for their staff, inspite of the perceived need for them. Furthermore, many ICU staff feel the facilities they are able to offer the bereaved are inadequate. We have identified the major inadequacies and the needs of ICU staff for improved training. Meeting these needs would play a significant role not only in reducing staff stress but also minimising the morbidity in surviving relatives.

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The effect of a support group on grieving individuals' levels of perceived support and stress

Cited by 8 publications

References 27 publications

Development and Validation of the Hogan Grief Reaction Checklist

Development and Validation of the Hogan Grief Reaction Checklist

Group Intervention for Widowed Survivors of Suicide

The management of bereavement on intensive care units

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