Penberthy, J. K., St Germain-Sehr, N. R., Grams, G., Burns, M., Lorimer, D., Cooper, C. E., Roe, C., Morrison, S. and Elsaesser, E. (2023) Description and Impact of Encounters With Deceased Partners or Spouses. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying. , pp. 1-18. 0030-2228.
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Abstract:
This study investigates perceived interactions with the deceased, a phenomenon reported across societies, with 30-34% of individuals likely experiencing at least one ADC in their lifetime. Despite this prevalence, studies examining the impact of ADCs’ on those who have lost partners are limited. We present data from 70 individuals reporting partner ADCs via an online survey. Forty percent reported accelerated recovery and 42.9% confirm the ADCs’ significant influence in their grieving, with 61% expressing a desire for continued contact. ADCs, interestingly, didn’t worsen their pain. The influence on grief-related sadness varied: 41% noted no change, while 40% reported reduced sadness. Forty-seven percent ac- knowledged ADCs eased their loss acceptance. The data highlight ADCs’ substantial, po-tentially therapeutic role in grief and healing, despite varying effects on sadness and recovery.This study underscores the ADCs’ possible positive influence on bereaved partners, ad-vocating for a deeper understanding of this phenomenon in the grieving process.
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Penberthy, JK, St Germain-Sehr, NR, Grams, G, Burns, M, Lorimer, D, Cooper, CE, Roe, C, Morrison, S & Elsaesser, E 2023, 'Description and Impact of Encounters With Deceased Partners or Spouses', Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, pp. 1-18. Copyright © Authors 2023 https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228231207900
Uncontrolled Keywords:
After-death communication, deceased partner, bereavement, grief, spirituality
Creators:
Penberthy, J. K., St Germain-Sehr, N. R., Grams, G., Burns, M., Lorimer, D., Cooper, C. E., Roe, C., Morrison, S. and Elsaesser, E.
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Date:
20 October 2023
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 1-18
Journal or Publication Title:
Omega: Journal of Death and Dying
Volume:
0
Number:
0
Number of Pages:
288802
Language:
English
ISSN:
0030-2228
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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