Understanding Family Role Reallocation following a Death
A Theoretical Framework
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13629578 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James Vess (The Ohio State University, Columbus, corresponding author), John Moreland (0000-0002-0167-2541, The Ohio State University, Columbus), Andrew I Schwebel (The Ohio State University, Columbus) |
| Year | 1986 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 115-128 |
| Publication date | 1986-03-01 |
| 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 | 10.2190/8de3-uhg5-tuhv-qkk2 |
| OpenAlex | W1984041323 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 20 |
Families in which a parent has died will show a variety of reactions and recovery patterns. This article examines several factors which contribute to this variance. Within the framework of a developmental role analysis of the family system, the influence of the stage of the family life cycle, the roles of the deceased, previous patterns of role allocation, and the type of death are discussed. It is suggested that “person oriented” families, characterized by achieved roles, open communication, and flexible power structures, will more effectively reallocate family roles following the death of a spouse/parent. On contrast, “position oriented” families, characterized by ascribed roles, closed communication, and relatively inflexible power structures, will be too dependent on cultural norms and will lack the role-reallocating mechanisms necessary to ensure adequate family functioning following such a death
Developmental psychology · Power (physics · Sociology · Spouse · Variety (cybernetics · Computer Science · Family Support in Illness · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Psychology · Social Psychology
Childhood parental death and depression in adulthood
Receiving the Scepter
An integrative model of grief
Model of family grief assessment and treatment
Supporting the bereaved child
Face, Honor and Dignity in the Context of Colon Cancer
Difficulties in Supporting the Bereaved
Pets' Roles in Parents' Bereavement
Husbands and wives
Family Careers
The family
Role structure and analysis of the family
Symptomatology and Management of Acute Grief
Family and social network
The Reactions of Family Systems to Sudden and Unexpected Death
Weathering Widowhood
A Psychosocial Aspect of Terminal Care
The Widow's View of Her Dependent Children
A Comparison of Adult Bereavement in the Death of a Spouse, Child, and Parent
Widow's Grief
Determinants of Outcome following Bereavement
A Cross-Cultural View of Widowhood
Marriage and Family Development
Marriage and Family Interaction
| Unique citing works | 8 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,23 |
| Citation span | 1991 - 2002 (12) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |