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Adult suicide survivors' recollections of their journey after a loved one’s suicide

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Thesis (Ed. D.)--University of Rochester. Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development, 2019.
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the lived experiences of adult survivors after the suicide of a loved one. It specifically sought to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of suicide survivors and a comprehensive perspective of their journeys as suicide survivors. The research showed that suicide bereavement is different from bereavement of natural deaths, accidents, and illnesses. Suicide survivors faced stigma, isolation, and shame as they mourned the loss of their loved one. The effects of these unexpected consequences adversely impacted the mourners. With a series of cascading negative consequences, including depression, anxiety, and an increased risk of suicide, the survivors needed to learn a new way of living their lives while managing these significant stressors. There was a gap in the literature regarding the impact of suicide on the survivors, their individual stories, and the mechanisms developed to cope with the deleterious consequences of the suicide of a loved one. By hearing the stories of those who have endured the tremendous grief of suicide and learning about their journeys following the suicide of their loved one, this study has implications for informing individuals impacted by suicide: the children, parents, siblings, spouses, partners, friends, relatives, neighbors, loved ones, and so many more, including the professionals who helped them, the first responders, and the communities where they lived.
Contributor(s):
Marla J. Britton - Author

Daniel M. Linnenberg - Thesis Advisor

Primary Item Type:
Thesis
Identifiers:
Local Call No. AS38.628
LCSH Suicide victims--Family relationships--Case studies.
LCSH Bereavement--Case studies.
LCSH Grief--Case studies.
LCSH Children of suicide victims--Psychology--Case studies.
LCSH Mothers of suicide victims--Psychology--Case studies.
Language:
English
Subject Keywords:
Suicidal; Complicated grief; Postvention; Mental health; Depression; Bereavement; Suicide support groups; Lasting grief; Life after suicide; Untreated mental illness
First presented to the public:
5/18/2021
Originally created:
2019
Date will be made available to public:
2021-05-18   
Original Publication Date:
2019
Previously Published By:
University of Rochester
Place Of Publication:
Rochester, N.Y.
Citation:
Extents:
Number of Pages - x, 132 pages
License Grantor / Date Granted:
Marcy Strong / 2019-06-05 09:36:18.389 ( View License )
Date Deposited
2019-06-05 09:36:18.389
Date Last Updated
2019-09-04 10:39:34.706
Submitter:
Marcy Strong

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