Bereavement

Margaret Stroebe; Henk Schut; Kathrin Boerner

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.14061-9

Bereavement

Margaret Stroebe, Henk Schut, Kathrin Boerner

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The article outlines and reflects on the current state of scientific knowledge of bereavement. Bereavement reactions and associated health consequences are described, and the factors influencing vulnerability and resilience are summarized. We explore ways of coping and links to (mal)adjustment. We outline the current understanding of complicated grief and the effectiveness of psychological interventions. Theoretical developments, particularly those relating to grief complications, are considered. The bereavement research area is rapidly growing and evolving. Many firmly held views have been put to test and sometimes discarded. Therefore, throughout the article, we try to pinpoint key, sometimes controversial, issues and identify directions for future research.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	531-536
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9780080970875
ISBN (Print)	9780080970868
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.14061-9
State	Published - 26 Mar 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bereavement
Cause of death
Complicated grief
Coping
DSM-5
Death
Depression
Grief
Health consequences
Loss
Mortality
Mourning
Resilience
Risk factor
Widow(er)hood

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