The Role of Perceived Social Support in the Grief Experiences of More Anxious and Self-Compassionate People
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13629652 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ecem Sarper (0000-0002-8225-9782, Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, corresponding author), D Rodrigues (0000-0001-5921-7819, Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 93 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 20-37 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-24 |
| 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 | 10.1177/00302228241229484 |
| PMID | 38265046 |
| OpenAlex | W4391156995 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 58 |
Past research showed that high trait anxiety and low self-compassion, along with lack of perceived social support, have been associated with experiencing stronger grief symptoms. However, research is yet to understand if and how these factors interact among grieving individuals. Results of a cross-sectional study ( N = 539) showed that perceived social support interacted differently with trait anxiety and self-compassion to shape grief experiences. Unexpectedly, perceived social support did not buffer the association between higher trait anxiety and stronger grief symptoms. Instead, participants with higher trait anxiety reported stronger symptoms only when they perceived to have less social support. In contrast, participants with higher self-compassion reported less symptoms when they perceived to have more social support. These findings show that social support can emphasize the detrimental role of anxiety and the protective role of self-compassion when people are coping with a loss. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed
Anxiety · Compassion · Coping (psychology · Grief · Mindfulness · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Self-compassion · Social anxiety · Social support · Trait · Trait anxiety · Clinical Psychology · Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 2,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |