Posttraumatic Growth Following the Loss of a Pet
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13628866 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wendy Packman (Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, USA, corresponding author), Cori Bussolari (0000-0002-3136-2077, University of San Francisco), Rachel Katz (Hospice Caregiver, Zen Hospice Project, San Francisco, CA, USA), Betty J Carmack (University of San Francisco), Nigel P Field (Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA, USA) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 75 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 337-359 |
| Publication date | 2016-10-06 |
| 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 | 10.1177/0030222816663411 |
| PMID | 28792362 |
| OpenAlex | W2559993887 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 36 |
The current study examined posttraumatic growth (PTG) experienced by bereaved pet owners following the death of their pet. Using qualitative methodology, we analyzed responses of 308 participants who answered yes to a question about experiencing PTG. Within the five factors model of PTG, the most endorsed included the following: Relating to Others ( n = 76), Appreciation of Life ( n = 52), Personal Strength ( n = 51), Spiritual Change ( n = 32), and New Possibilities ( n = 29). Other themes not captured by the PTG included as follows: relating to animals ( n = 70), continuing bonds ( n = 53), attachment relationship ( n = 44), and unconditional love ( n = 13). Our findings support the notion that PTG occurs for people who have experienced pet loss, with new emergent themes
Posttraumatic growth · Qualitative research · Sociology · Clinical Psychology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Human-Animal Interaction Studies · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2026 (9) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |