Unexpected death of a child : a constructivist approach
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Authors
Slom, R. L. (Roxane Lecia)
Issue Date
1998-10
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Sudden death , Grieving process , Mournin , Meanings , Adjustment to loss , Stages of bereavement , Constructivism , Personal constructs , Family systems , Maternal bereavement
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Abstract
This thesis explores mothers' reactions to, and methods of dealing with, the sudden death of a child, using a constructivist approach. The study focusses on the meanings that mothers construe in relation to the sudden death of their child and the role of these constructions in her "recovery" from this loss. It also explores the grieving process, the effect of the loss on the mother, including a focus on changes in her value system, her role as a mother and as a wife, as well as the impact of this loss on the family system. The study was conducted on the basis of qualitative research methodology, making use of the case study method.
The sample consisted of three mothers, selected purposively. The data gathered was analysed inductively.
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Citation
Slom, R. L. (Roxane Lecia) (1998) Unexpected death of a child : a constructivist approach, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16058>