Existential experiences of hope following parental loss during adolescence

A retrospective perception

Bibliographic Data

ID15082162
AuthorsZiv Tal (University of Haifa), Chaya Koren (0000-0002-0178-6063, University of Haifa, corresponding author), Rivka Yahav (University of Haifa)
Year2024
Volume29
Issue3
Pages400-415
Publication date2024-07-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueMortality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1357-6275 • E-ISSN: 1469-9885
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13576275.2022.2163156
OpenAlexW4313435444
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited29

The last decades have marked a shift in bereavement paradigm from focusing on pathology and disintegration into an integrated model of grief presented through the concept of continuing bonds. Our aim is to examine, using an existential phenomenology approach, the emergence of hope following parental loss at adolescence as experienced retrospectively by subjects. 15 semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with women, aged 38–58, who lost a parent when they were adolescents. Findings include the themes of support, meaningful occupation, faith, spirituality and acknowledging the temporality of existence. Findings are discussed relating to the social (Mitwelt), personal (Eigenwelt), and spiritual (Uberwelt) dimensions of the existential life- world. Implications are suggested

Coping (psychology · Developmental psychology · Epistemology · Existentialism · Faith · Grief · Lived experience · Perception · Phenomenology (philosophy · Psychoanalysis · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Spirituality · Temporality · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Psychology · Social Psychology

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