Domains of Social Support That Predict Bereavement Distress Following Homicide Loss
Assessing Need and Satisfaction
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13630341 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jamison S Bottomley (0000-0002-2129-0364, University of Memphis, TN, USA, corresponding author), Laurie A Burke (0000-0003-3049-2950, University of Memphis, TN, USA), Robert A Neimeyer (0000-0002-6918-3445, University of Memphis, TN, USA) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 75 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 3-25 |
| Publication date | 2015-10-26 |
| 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 | 10.1177/0030222815612282 |
| PMID | 28395645 |
| OpenAlex | W2460586920 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 25 |
| References cited | 52 |
Psychological adaptation following homicide loss can prove more challenging for grievers than other types of losses. Although social support can be beneficial in bereavement, research is mixed in terms of identifying whether it serves as a buffer to distress following traumatic loss. In particular, studies have not parsed out specific domains of social support that best predict positive bereavement outcomes. Recruiting a sample of 47 African Americans bereaved by homicide, we examined six types of social support along with the griever's perceived need for or satisfaction with each and analyzed them in relation to depression, anxiety, complicated grief, and posttraumatic stress disorder outcomes. Results of multivariate analyses revealed that the griever's level of satisfaction with physical assistance at the initial assessment best predicted lower levels of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder levels 6 months later, while less need for physical assistance predicted lower complicated grief at follow-up. Clinical implications and suggestions for future research are discussed
Developmental psychology · Distress · Homicide · Medical emergency · Poison control · Social support · Suicide prevention · Clinical Psychology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Social Psychology
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