Therapeutic Implications of Continuing Bonds Expressions following the Death of a Pet
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13628226 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wendy Packman (Palo Alto University, California, corresponding author), Betty J Carmack (University of California, San Francisco), Rama Ronen (0000-0002-6815-4984, Palo Alto University, California) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 335-356 |
| Publication date | 2012-02-29 |
| 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 | 10.2190/om.64.4.d |
| PMID | 22530297 |
| OpenAlex | W2100824908 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 19 |
| References cited | 21 |
Through the exploration of 12 continuing bonds expressions (CBE), this current study investigated the grief reaction and continuing impact of the death of a pet. Thirty-three individuals were interviewed to determine the degree of connection maintained with the deceased pet and how that affects their coping. Findings emphasize that the majority of respondents frequently maintain ongoing meaningful ties with their deceased pet through the use of CBE such as fond memories, rituals, dreams. The findings suggest that it is not the number of CBE but the degree of adaptability that is significant. The importance of recognizing the unique, total experience of those grieving the death of a pet is addressed. Implications for those working with and supporting those in grief are included. Future directions for research are described
Adaptability · Coping (psychology · Developmental psychology · Grief · Psychotherapist · Clinical Psychology · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Human-Animal Interaction Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 19 |
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| Citations per year | 1,58 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 19 |