Description and Impact of Encounters With Deceased Partners or Spouses
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13630362 |
|---|---|
| Authors | J Kim Penberthy (0000-0001-5717-2231, University of Virginia, corresponding author), Noelle R St Germain-Sehr (William & Mary), Gwen Grams (University of Virginia), Madeline Burns (University of Virginia), David Lorimer (0000-0002-2476-4166, Columbe sur l’Hers), Callum E Cooper (0000-0002-4747-0363, University of Northampton), Chris A Roe (0000-0001-8294-4758, University of Northampton), Sophie Morrison (University of Northampton), Evelyn Elsaesser (0000-0002-1777-6345, Independent researcher) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 92 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 1487-1504 |
| Publication date | 2023-10-20 |
| 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 | 10.1177/00302228231207900 |
| PMID | 37863659 |
| OpenAlex | W4387801217 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 25 |
This study investigates perceived interactions with the deceased, a phenomenon reported across societies, with 30-34% of individuals likely experiencing at least one ADC in their lifetime. Despite this prevalence, studies examining the impact of ADCs' on those who have lost partners are limited. We present data from 70 individuals reporting partner ADCs via an online survey. Forty percent reported accelerated recovery and 42.9% confirm the ADCs' significant influence in their grieving, with 61% expressing a desire for continued contact. ADCs, interestingly, didn't worsen their pain. The influence on grief-related sadness varied: 41% noted no change, while 40% reported reduced sadness. Forty-seven percent acknowledged ADCs eased their loss acceptance. The data highlight ADCs' substantial, potentially therapeutic role in grief and healing, despite varying effects on sadness and recovery. This study underscores the ADCs' possible positive influence on bereaved partners, advocating for a deeper understanding of this phenomenon in the grieving process
Anger · Grief · Phenomenon · Psychotherapist · Sadness · Clinical Psychology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Migration, Health and Trauma · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |