Finding Hope in Finnish Parents Following the Traumatic Death of Their Child
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13627607 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nur Atikah Mohamed Hussin (0000-0001-9015-8626, Tampere University, corresponding author), Anna Liisa Aho (0000-0001-6859-8430, Tampere University), Jari Kylma (0000-0001-6585-3205, Tampere University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Pages | 302228241272553-302228241272553 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00302228241272553 |
| PMID | 39240786 |
| OpenAlex | W4402335447 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 45 |
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 qualitative study unfolded in two phases. A total of 117 participants took part in the study, including 108 females, 5 males, and 4 individuals who chose not to disclose their sex. Subsequently, 17 parents participated in in-depth phone interviews. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify key themes. Several themes emerged from the analysis, including the endurance of hope amidst uncertainty, the hope for a reunion based on faith, hope directed towards family members, and moments of hopelessness regarding the future. The findings of this research are pivotal in enhancing our comprehension of the challenges faced by grieving parents in the aftermath of a child's traumatic death. Moreover, this study holds significant relevance for professionals who work with bereaved parents following the traumatic loss of a child
Context (archaeology · Coping (psychology · Developmental psychology · Phone · Qualitative research · Relevance (law · Thematic analysis · Clinical Psychology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Homelessness and Social Issues · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |