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1	Unexpected death of a child : a constructivist approach Slom, R. L. (Roxane Lecia) 10 1900 (has links) 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. / Psychology / M.A.(Clinical Psychology) Sudden death Grieving process Mournin Meanings Adjustment to loss Stages of bereavement Constructivism Personal constructs Family systems Maternal bereavement 155.937 Bereavement -- Psychological aspects Personal constructs Grief -- Psychological aspects Children -- Death
2	Unexpected death of a child : a constructivist approach Slom, R. L. (Roxane Lecia) 10 1900 (has links) 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. / Psychology / M.A.(Clinical Psychology) Sudden death Grieving process Mournin Meanings Adjustment to loss Stages of bereavement Constructivism Personal constructs Family systems Maternal bereavement 155.937 Bereavement -- Psychological aspects Personal constructs Grief -- Psychological aspects Children -- Death

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Unexpected death of a child : a constructivist approach

Unexpected death of a child : a constructivist approach