Effects of Imagery Intervention on the Experience of Parental Loss in Adulthood
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13630580 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Soonjo Park (Inje University), JeeEun Karin Nam (0000-0002-4276-4178, Kyung Hee University), Youngkeun Kim (0000-0001-5300-3182, Inje University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 302228261418444-302228261418444 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-19 |
| 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 | 10.1177/00302228261418444 |
| PMID | 41549789 |
| OpenAlex | W7124676105 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 48 |
Objective: This study investigates the effectiveness of imagery rescripting interventions for adults experiencing parental loss, a profoundly traumatic event. Method: Thirty-five participants were randomly assigned to either an imagery rescripting (IR) group, a reading and writing intervention group, or a control group. The IR intervention, applied once a week for three weeks, incorporated components. Results: Results demonstrated that the IR group showed significant reductions in grief-related emotions and improvements in cognitive appraisals compared to the other groups. These positive changes persisted for at least one week post-treatment. While both intervention groups experienced emotional shifts, the IR group exhibited greater changes in cognitive appraisals. Conclusions: This study highlights the potential of imagery rescripting in addressing complex grief and suggests further exploration of imagery-based therapies for emotional distress related to parental loss
Cognition · Cognitive Intervention · Distress · Emotional distress · Grief · Guided imagery · Intervention (counseling · Psychological intervention · Family Support in Illness · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Identity, Memory, and Therapy
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |