Young Bereaved Siblings of Israeli Security Personnel
Challenges, Coping, and Support
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13630342 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David Mehlhausen-Hassoen (0000-0002-3069-7983, University of Haifa, corresponding author), Omer Lanes (Department of Social Work, Tel Hai College, Upper Galilee, Israel), Ayala Cohen (0000-0002-3630-575X, Department of Social Work, Tel Hai College, Upper Galilee, Israel) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Pages | 302228241297886-302228241297886 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-30 |
| 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 | 10.1177/00302228241297886 |
| PMID | 39476848 |
| OpenAlex | W4403908259 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 62 |
This qualitative study examines the experiences of young bereaved siblings of Israeli security personnel. Through 26 semi-structured interviews with 12- to 21-year-olds who lost a sibling before age 21, the research reveals complex cognitive and emotional challenges within Israel's unique context. Participants struggle with understanding death's finality, managing intense emotions, and navigating altered family dynamics. Coping strategies vary, from maintaining routines to avoiding grief-related interactions. The study highlights a significant contrast between young bereaved siblings' perspectives and those of adults, with siblings describing an ongoing struggle while maintaining hope for the future. They actively manage their identities, often rejecting societal labels and preferring informal support over formal interventions. These findings underscore the importance of recognizing young bereaved siblings' distinct voices and can inform more effective support strategies within a national service context
Context (archaeology · Coping (psychology · Developmental psychology · Grief · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Sibling · Sociology · Clinical Psychology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology
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Doing Reflexive Thematic Analysis
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Conceptual and design thinking for thematic analysis
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The Dual Process Model of Coping With Bereavement
Continuing Bonds and Reconstructing Meaning
A two-track model of bereavement
Using thematic analysis in psychology
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The use of composite narratives to present interview findings
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |