The Self and Significant Others

Jakoby, Nina

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“…From the symbolic interactionist perspective on loss of a loved one to death and the ensuing bereavement, “we find the concept of loss of self” (Charmaz, 1980; Jakoby, 2015, p. 117). Loss of self relates to the individual’s social identity, their sense of where they belong in the world and how they might find their way again.…”

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“…Loss of self relates to the individual’s social identity, their sense of where they belong in the world and how they might find their way again. Suicide, often considered an illegitimate or shameful loss, can leave the survivor feeling disenfranchised (Jakoby, 2015). “Stigma shuts you down … the judgement that comes with it … not being worthy.” (Chilli).…”

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Suicide Loss Survivors: Navigating Social Stigma and Threats to Social Bonds

Goulah-Pabst

2021

Omega (Westport)

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The complicated grief experienced by suicide loss survivors leads to feelings of abandonment, rejection, intense self-blame, and depression. Stigma surrounding suicide further burdens survivors who can experience rejection by their community and social networks. Research in the field of psychology has delved into the grieving process of suicide loss survivors, however the effects of suicide require more sociological study to fully understand and support the impact of the suicidal bereavement process on the social interactions and relationships of those left behind after death. This study aims to contribute to the body of research exploring the social challenges faced after the suicide of a loved one. Based on the analysis of powerful personal narratives through qualitative interviews shared by 14 suicide loss survivors this study explores the social construction of the grieving and healing process for suicide loss survivors. Recognizing that the most reliable relief is in commiseration with like experienced people, this research points to the support group as a builder of social solidarity. The alienation caused by the shame and stigma of suicide loss can be reversed by the feelings of attachment to the group that listens, understands and accepts. Groups created by and for suicide loss survivors should be considered a necessary tool to be used toward healing those who suffer from loss by suicide.

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Suicide Loss Survivors: Navigating Social Stigma and Threats to Social Bonds

Goulah-Pabst

2021

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“…Significant others are defined as close relatives with whom an individual has a deep emotional connection and lifelong attachment (Jakoby, 2015). Disease, pain, and public stigma suffered by an individual affects the life circumstances, social acceptance, and psychological health of significant others, such as spouses, parents, children, and siblings.…”

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Significant other family members and their experiences of COVID-19 in Pakistan: A qualitative study with implications for social policy.

Jafree¹,

Momina²,

Naqi³

2020

Stigma and Health

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To the best of our knowledge, there is no research about the challenges faced by significant others of coronavirus patients in Pakistan, including spouses, children, siblings, and parents. We aimed to discover through an open-ended semistructured questionnaire the main challenges and coping strategies of significant others since the time their relative have been tested positive for coronavirus and taken to quarantine or admitted to the hospital. Sampling was done using contact information from three hospitals of Lahore with the largest quarantine facilities for COVID-19 patients. We used NVIVO to analyze the interviews of 20 participants through content analysis approach. The findings included three broad themes of experiences of stigma, struggles, and strengths and a total of 9, 6, and 8 subthemes under each theme, respectively. We conclude with key social policy recommendations to support families of coronavirus-infected people through salient areas of criminalization laws, therapy and counseling, surveillance and monitoring, employee protection, and accountability of government, health workers, and police.

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“…Our analysis draws from the symbolic interactionist perspective (Blumer, 1969) with emphases on stigma (Goffman, 1963), the self (Mead, 1934), and the sociology of loss (Jakoby, 2015). We apply these perspectives to the adjustments one must make to deal with the loss of the healthy self (Charmaz, 1983), terming this a kind of "identity work."…”

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Cascading Losses

Treiber

Markle

Attell

2016

Illness, Crisis & Loss

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In this case study, we analyzed an online illness narrative written by a middle-aged man living with HIV/AIDS who received a diagnosis of squamous cell cancer of the tongue. We found that the onset of a second illness initiated a series of cascading losses that became increasingly problematic, severe, and interconnected. In response to these losses, the author developed several coping strategies, including sharing his story with others and engaging in magical thinking. The findings of this case study broaden our understanding of what it means to live with a complex and unusual combination of illnesses. We conclude with implications for practitioners and scholars engaged in the sociology of loss.

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The Self and Significant Others

Cited by 23 publications

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Suicide Loss Survivors: Navigating Social Stigma and Threats to Social Bonds

Suicide Loss Survivors: Navigating Social Stigma and Threats to Social Bonds

Significant other family members and their experiences of COVID-19 in Pakistan: A qualitative study with implications for social policy.

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