A Relational Perspective on Social Support Between Bereaved and Their Networks After Terror

A Qualitative Study

Datos Bibliográficos

ID15736808
AutoresKari Dyregrov (0000-0002-6511-5410, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, autor de correspondencia), Pål Kristensen (0000-0002-8017-8495, Senter for Krisepsykologi), Atle Dyregrov (0000-0003-3281-030X, Senter for Krisepsykologi)
Año2018
Volumen5
Páginas2333393618792076-2333393618792076
Fecha de publicación2018-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaGlobal Qualitative Nursing Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2333-3936 • E-ISSN: 2333-3936
EditorialSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/2333393618792076
PMID30116765
OpenAlexW2886254781
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas18
Referencias citadas29

The aim of this study is to increase the understanding of social network support after traumatic deaths and, by demonstrating the complexities of such encounters, to highlight whether such support may be totally beneficial. A phenomenological dynamic and relational perspective was applied to 22 in-depth interviews with parents bereaved as a result of the 2011 terror attack in Norway. Three main themes were identified in respect of interactional support processes: (a) valued support, (b) stressful experiences, and (c) interactive barriers. As well as describing the value of experienced support, the article also elaborates on the effect of lacking, avoidant, and inept support. The findings show that insecure communication and a nonmatching understanding of time and emotional overload can form interactive barriers between the bereaved and their networks. By better understanding the relational regulation processes inherent in social support we may provide informed advice to both the bereaved and their networks to maximize recovery

Emotional support · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Perspective (graphical · Qualitative research · Social support · Sociology · Value (mathematics · Computer Science · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Homelessness and Social Issues · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Social Psychology