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Journal Title
OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying
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Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Abstract
Past research showed that bereaved individuals with higher levels of prolonged grief symptoms report poorer health. However, research addressing the downstream consequences of prolonged grief to physical health and its potential underlying mechanisms is still limited. This study explored whether meaning in life explained the associations of prolonged grief symptoms with mental and physical health outcomes. In a cross-sectional study (N = 332), participants who experienced the death of a family member, a romantic partner, or a close friend 12 months or longer ago completed an online survey. Results showed that higher levels of prolonged grief symptoms were associated with more depression symptoms, higher perceived loneliness, and lower perceived physical health. These associations were explained by the perception of less meaning in life. Our findings offer insights for researchers and mental health professionals that can contribute to improving health among bereaved adults. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.
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Keywords
Prolonged grief,Depression,Loneliness,Physical health,Meaning in life
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Psychology - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| 2023.05086.BDANA | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
| UIDB/05380/2020 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
| 2020.00523.CEECIND | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
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