Anna Liisa Aho
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 841199 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Anna Liisa Aho |
| PRENOMES | Anna Liisa |
| SOBRENOME | Aho |
| ASSINATURA | AHO A L |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Tampere University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6859-8430 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 22 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 6 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 22 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2011 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
The life changes of sibling survivors after suicide – A qualitative study
Finnish parents’ perceptions of death following the traumatic death of a child
Children are expected to outlive and live longer than their parents. However, the traumatic death of a child challenges parents' understanding of life and death. If parents are unable to form their own perceptions of death after such a loss, it can hinder their ability to cope and adjust. This study aims to explore parents' perceptions of death following the traumatic death of a child. To recruit participants, an online advertisement was posted o…
Reconstructing Purpose
The traumatic death of a child profoundly disrupts parents' lives, challenging their sense of meaning and purpose. Despite its significance in understanding parental grief, this topic remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by examining how Finnish parents reconstruct life purpose and meaning following the loss of a child. Data were collected through an open-ended online questionnaire, distributed via grief support organizations in F…
Reforming the Bond With the Deceased Sibling Through Supernatural Experience After Bereavement
This aim of the paper is to examine the bond between a bereaved sibling and a deceased sibling through a supernatural experience and its effects on meaning in life. The bond between siblings is unique and when a sibling dies, the loss can be challenging. Little research has been conducted on sibling bereavement and continuing bonds through afterdeath communication, where the deceased's presence is still sensed. In this qualitative study, 18 parti…
Negative Life Changes in the Lives of a Working-Age Widows and Widowers and their Families After the Death of a Spouse- a Qualitative Study
The aim of this study was to describe the negative changes in the lives of working-age widow (er)s and their families caused by the death of their spouse. A descriptive qualitative approach was used. The research data was collected with an electronic questionnaire. Negative life changes after the death of a spouse included increased relationship challenges, a cooling of family relationships, and a change in self-identity. In addition, loss of sup…
Navigating Faith
The traumatic loss of a child profoundly impacts parents, often triggering significant transformations in their religious beliefs and spirituality. While the challenges of bereavement are well documented, there remains a gap in understanding the specific ways in which faith and spirituality evolve during the grieving process. This qualitative study examines the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of Finnish parents following the trauma…
Wishes for a good death in context of the Covid-19 pandemic - perspective of older individuals living in Finland
The purpose of this study was to describe the wishes for a good death in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic based on the perspective of older individuals living in Finland. The data (N = 18) were collected from October to December in 2021 through in-person interviews of independently living and aged 65 and older individuals. The data were analysed by inductive content analysis. Older individuals ́ wishes for good death included consideration of…
Meaning-making Coping in Finnish Parents Following the Traumatic Death of a Child
Meaning-making is a crucial coping strategy for parents following a traumatic loss of their child and has been associated with better adjustment for parents dealing with such losses. However, meaning-making is often underexplored. The present study investigates the use of meaning-making coping among parents who experienced the traumatic death of a child. The study involved 117 participants (n = 108 female, n = 5 male, and n = 4 who did not disclo…
The effectiveness of a dialogical family guidance intervention regarding child treatment response in families with a child with neurodevelopmental disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04892992 (retrospectively registered May 18th 2021)
An internet-based photography therapy intervention into the grief of persons who have lost a loved one
Persons who have lost a loved one by death are increasingly searching for support from online peer groups to process their grief. One approach involves sharing photographs with peers online. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of a four-week internet-based photography therapy intervention concerning participants’ grief reactions using the Hogan Grief Reaction Checklist (HGRC). Another aim was to assess the role of the moderator and…
Bereaved Individuals Attempts to Explain Their Unexplainable Experiences Related to the Death of Their Loved one Through Attribution Thinking
Continuing bond manifesting as unexplainable experiences reflects bereaved ́s attempts to restore connection with the deceased. As an experience unaligned with a person's overall schemas of meaning unexplainable experiences are a source of anxiety that individuals aim to alleviate by attribution thinking. This study describes how bereaved aim to explain unexplainable experiences related to the death of their loved ones. The study analysed 408 nar…
Finding Hope in Finnish Parents Following the Traumatic Death of Their Child
Hope is a complex and ever-evolving personal phenomenon that plays a vital role in individuals' abilities to cope with stressful events. This is particularly true for parents who are coping with the traumatic loss of a child. However, the topic of hope in this context is often inadequately addressed. The primary objective of this paper is to gain insight into the hope held by Finnish parents following the traumatic loss of a child. This qualitati…
Unexplained experiences in the context of bereavement – qualitative analysis
Unexplained experiences are common in the context of bereavement. According to the theory of Continuing Bonds (CB), these experiences relate to a post-death relationship with the deceased and are a part of grief. This study sought to describe unexplained experiences in the context of bereavement through an analysis of 408 narratives by 181 participants. The goal was to generate knowledge on a less-researched topic that could be utilised in suppor…
Older individuals’ perceptions of a good death
Consequences of Unexplained Experiences in the Context of Bereavement – Qualitative Analysis
Unexplained experiences are common among bereaved people and are a natural part of grieving, but their consequences may affect their coping with grief. However, professionals lack awareness of these unexplained experiences, which may lead to an unnecessary pathologising of the experiences and a lack of opportunity for the bereaved to process their experiences in a safe environment. The study involved an inductive content analysis of 408 narrative…
Malaysian bereaved fathers’ experiences after the traumatic death of their child
After the death of a child, bereaved fathers may experience tremendous loss. However, the experiences of bereaved fathers after the death of a child have rarely been studied within the academic literature. This qualitative study aims to explore the experiences of bereaved fathers after their loss. The sample consisted of 12 Malaysian bereaved fathers who lost their child due to accidents (n=11) and homicide (n=1). The findings reported themes whi…
The Relationship Satisfaction of Parents to Children With Congenital Heart Disease
The purpose of the research is to describe the marital satisfaction of parents with a child with congenital heart disease, and the factors associated with it. The data were collected using an electronic questionnaire from applicable parents (n = 104) via the website of the Finnish Association for Heart Children and Adults and a closed Facebook forum where such parents are members. Marital satisfaction was measured using the ENRICH Marital Satisfa…
The use of religion in coping with grief among bereaved Malay Muslim parents
The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of religion on bereaved parents after the death of a child. Literature had attempted to understand how religiosity may influence parental grief both in positive and negative ways. However, this area is scarcely explored in the Malaysian context. This qualitative study involved 11 bereaved parents who lost their children due to accidents (n = 9) and homicide (n = 2). Open-ended questions that f…
The Dynamics of Spousal Relationships After the Loss of a Child Among Bereaved Malay Parents
The purpose of this study is to explore the dynamics of the relationship between bereaved parents after the loss of their child. Literature has attempted to understand how coping mechanisms related to gender characteristics, communication, and intimacy influence the spousal relationship after the loss of a child. However, this area is scarcely explored in a Malaysian context. This qualitative study involved 11 bereaved parents. These parents had …
Peer Supporters' Experiences of a Bereavement Follow-up Intervention for Grieving Parents
The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of peer supporters of a bereavement intervention for grieving parents and how the program should be developed further. The intervention included: a support package for grieving parents, peer supporters' contact, and healthcare personnel's contact with parents. The sample included 16 peer supporters. Data were collected via open-format questionnaires and telephone interviews and analyzed by con…
Negative Changes in a Couple's Relationship After a Child's Death
The purpose of this study was to describe negative changes in parents' relationships following the death of their child. A request to join the study was presented to members of grief associations through email and websites. Additionally, data were gathered through closed internet-groups where parents who had experienced the death of their child were logged in (e.g. in Facebook). The study participants were mothers (n = 321) and fathers (n = 36) w…
Evaluating a Bereavement Follow-Up Intervention for Grieving Fathers and Their Experiences of Support After the Death of a Child—A Pilot Study
This article describes a study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention program for bereaved fathers and their experiences of it in a sample of intervention (n = 62) and control (n = 41) fathers. Data were collected by 3 scales: the Hogan Grief Reactions Checklist, a scale for measuring received social support, and a scale for measuring fathers' experiences of the intervention program. Assessment at 6 months after leaving the hos…
Evaluating a Bereavement Follow-Up Intervention for Grieving Fathers and Their Experiences of Support After the Death of a Child—A Pilot Study
This article describes a study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention program for bereaved fathers and their experiences of it in a sample of intervention (n = 62) and control (n = 41) fathers. Data were collected by 3 scales: the Hogan Grief Reactions Checklist, a scale for measuring received social support, and a scale for measuring fathers' experiences of the intervention program. Assessment at 6 months after leaving the hos…
Negative Changes in a Couple's Relationship After a Child's Death
The purpose of this study was to describe negative changes in parents' relationships following the death of their child. A request to join the study was presented to members of grief associations through email and websites. Additionally, data were gathered through closed internet-groups where parents who had experienced the death of their child were logged in (e.g. in Facebook). The study participants were mothers (n = 321) and fathers (n = 36) w…
Evaluating a Bereavement Follow-Up Intervention for Grieving Fathers and Their Experiences of Support After the Death of a Child—A Pilot Study
This article describes a study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention program for bereaved fathers and their experiences of it in a sample of intervention (n = 62) and control (n = 41) fathers. Data were collected by 3 scales: the Hogan Grief Reactions Checklist, a scale for measuring received social support, and a scale for measuring fathers' experiences of the intervention program. Assessment at 6 months after leaving the hos…
Peer Supporters' Experiences of a Bereavement Follow-up Intervention for Grieving Parents
The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of peer supporters of a bereavement intervention for grieving parents and how the program should be developed further. The intervention included: a support package for grieving parents, peer supporters' contact, and healthcare personnel's contact with parents. The sample included 16 peer supporters. Data were collected via open-format questionnaires and telephone interviews and analyzed by con…
Negative Changes in a Couple's Relationship After a Child's Death
The purpose of this study was to describe negative changes in parents' relationships following the death of their child. A request to join the study was presented to members of grief associations through email and websites. Additionally, data were gathered through closed internet-groups where parents who had experienced the death of their child were logged in (e.g. in Facebook). The study participants were mothers (n = 321) and fathers (n = 36) w…
The use of religion in coping with grief among bereaved Malay Muslim parents
The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of religion on bereaved parents after the death of a child. Literature had attempted to understand how religiosity may influence parental grief both in positive and negative ways. However, this area is scarcely explored in the Malaysian context. This qualitative study involved 11 bereaved parents who lost their children due to accidents (n = 9) and homicide (n = 2). Open-ended questions that f…
The Dynamics of Spousal Relationships After the Loss of a Child Among Bereaved Malay Parents
The purpose of this study is to explore the dynamics of the relationship between bereaved parents after the loss of their child. Literature has attempted to understand how coping mechanisms related to gender characteristics, communication, and intimacy influence the spousal relationship after the loss of a child. However, this area is scarcely explored in a Malaysian context. This qualitative study involved 11 bereaved parents. These parents had …
The Relationship Satisfaction of Parents to Children With Congenital Heart Disease
The purpose of the research is to describe the marital satisfaction of parents with a child with congenital heart disease, and the factors associated with it. The data were collected using an electronic questionnaire from applicable parents (n = 104) via the website of the Finnish Association for Heart Children and Adults and a closed Facebook forum where such parents are members. Marital satisfaction was measured using the ENRICH Marital Satisfa…
Malaysian bereaved fathers’ experiences after the traumatic death of their child
After the death of a child, bereaved fathers may experience tremendous loss. However, the experiences of bereaved fathers after the death of a child have rarely been studied within the academic literature. This qualitative study aims to explore the experiences of bereaved fathers after their loss. The sample consisted of 12 Malaysian bereaved fathers who lost their child due to accidents (n=11) and homicide (n=1). The findings reported themes whi…
Consequences of Unexplained Experiences in the Context of Bereavement – Qualitative Analysis
Unexplained experiences are common among bereaved people and are a natural part of grieving, but their consequences may affect their coping with grief. However, professionals lack awareness of these unexplained experiences, which may lead to an unnecessary pathologising of the experiences and a lack of opportunity for the bereaved to process their experiences in a safe environment. The study involved an inductive content analysis of 408 narrative…
Unexplained experiences in the context of bereavement – qualitative analysis
Unexplained experiences are common in the context of bereavement. According to the theory of Continuing Bonds (CB), these experiences relate to a post-death relationship with the deceased and are a part of grief. This study sought to describe unexplained experiences in the context of bereavement through an analysis of 408 narratives by 181 participants. The goal was to generate knowledge on a less-researched topic that could be utilised in suppor…
Older individuals’ perceptions of a good death
The effectiveness of a dialogical family guidance intervention regarding child treatment response in families with a child with neurodevelopmental disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04892992 (retrospectively registered May 18th 2021)
An internet-based photography therapy intervention into the grief of persons who have lost a loved one
Persons who have lost a loved one by death are increasingly searching for support from online peer groups to process their grief. One approach involves sharing photographs with peers online. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of a four-week internet-based photography therapy intervention concerning participants’ grief reactions using the Hogan Grief Reaction Checklist (HGRC). Another aim was to assess the role of the moderator and…
Bereaved Individuals Attempts to Explain Their Unexplainable Experiences Related to the Death of Their Loved one Through Attribution Thinking
Continuing bond manifesting as unexplainable experiences reflects bereaved ́s attempts to restore connection with the deceased. As an experience unaligned with a person's overall schemas of meaning unexplainable experiences are a source of anxiety that individuals aim to alleviate by attribution thinking. This study describes how bereaved aim to explain unexplainable experiences related to the death of their loved ones. The study analysed 408 nar…
Finding Hope in Finnish Parents Following the Traumatic Death of Their Child
Hope is a complex and ever-evolving personal phenomenon that plays a vital role in individuals' abilities to cope with stressful events. This is particularly true for parents who are coping with the traumatic loss of a child. However, the topic of hope in this context is often inadequately addressed. The primary objective of this paper is to gain insight into the hope held by Finnish parents following the traumatic loss of a child. This qualitati…
Finnish parents’ perceptions of death following the traumatic death of a child
Children are expected to outlive and live longer than their parents. However, the traumatic death of a child challenges parents' understanding of life and death. If parents are unable to form their own perceptions of death after such a loss, it can hinder their ability to cope and adjust. This study aims to explore parents' perceptions of death following the traumatic death of a child. To recruit participants, an online advertisement was posted o…
Reconstructing Purpose
The traumatic death of a child profoundly disrupts parents' lives, challenging their sense of meaning and purpose. Despite its significance in understanding parental grief, this topic remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by examining how Finnish parents reconstruct life purpose and meaning following the loss of a child. Data were collected through an open-ended online questionnaire, distributed via grief support organizations in F…
Reforming the Bond With the Deceased Sibling Through Supernatural Experience After Bereavement
This aim of the paper is to examine the bond between a bereaved sibling and a deceased sibling through a supernatural experience and its effects on meaning in life. The bond between siblings is unique and when a sibling dies, the loss can be challenging. Little research has been conducted on sibling bereavement and continuing bonds through afterdeath communication, where the deceased's presence is still sensed. In this qualitative study, 18 parti…
Negative Life Changes in the Lives of a Working-Age Widows and Widowers and their Families After the Death of a Spouse- a Qualitative Study
The aim of this study was to describe the negative changes in the lives of working-age widow (er)s and their families caused by the death of their spouse. A descriptive qualitative approach was used. The research data was collected with an electronic questionnaire. Negative life changes after the death of a spouse included increased relationship challenges, a cooling of family relationships, and a change in self-identity. In addition, loss of sup…
Navigating Faith
The traumatic loss of a child profoundly impacts parents, often triggering significant transformations in their religious beliefs and spirituality. While the challenges of bereavement are well documented, there remains a gap in understanding the specific ways in which faith and spirituality evolve during the grieving process. This qualitative study examines the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of Finnish parents following the trauma…
Wishes for a good death in context of the Covid-19 pandemic - perspective of older individuals living in Finland
The purpose of this study was to describe the wishes for a good death in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic based on the perspective of older individuals living in Finland. The data (N = 18) were collected from October to December in 2021 through in-person interviews of independently living and aged 65 and older individuals. The data were analysed by inductive content analysis. Older individuals ́ wishes for good death included consideration of…
Meaning-making Coping in Finnish Parents Following the Traumatic Death of a Child
Meaning-making is a crucial coping strategy for parents following a traumatic loss of their child and has been associated with better adjustment for parents dealing with such losses. However, meaning-making is often underexplored. The present study investigates the use of meaning-making coping among parents who experienced the traumatic death of a child. The study involved 117 participants (n = 108 female, n = 5 male, and n = 4 who did not disclo…
The life changes of sibling survivors after suicide – A qualitative study
Psychology (20 obras) · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health (18 obras) · Social Psychology (15 obras) · Social Psychology (13 obras) · Developmental psychology (12 obras) · Grief (10 obras) · Migration, Health and Trauma (10 obras) · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues (10 obras) · Psychotherapist (10 obras) · Qualitative research (10 obras)