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A relational turbulence theory perspective on women's grief following miscarriage

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ID2920070
AuthorsXi Tian (0000-0002-9401-685X, The Pennsylvania State University, USA, corresponding author), D H Solomon (0000-0001-5535-0137, The Pennsylvania State University, USA)
Year2020
Volume37
Issue6
Pages1852-1872
Publication date2020-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0265407520910792
OpenAlexW3010924741
LanguageEN
Citations received25
References cited57

This study used relational turbulence theory to examine (a) how the relational impact of miscarriage corresponded with bereaved mothers' grief responses and (b) the association between a partner's supportive conversational behaviors and relationship qualities. The sample included 193 women who had experienced a miscarriage within the previous year. As predicted, relational uncertainty was positively associated with women's negative appraisals of miscarriage; facilitation from a partner was positively associated with women's negative emotions; bereaved mothers' negative appraisals and negative emotional responses covaried; and a partner's supportive conversational behaviors were positively associated with facilitation from a partner. Contrary to our predictions, interference from a partner was not associated with more intense negative emotions, and a partner's supportive conversational behaviors were positively associated with relational uncertainty and interference from a partner. The discussion highlights the relational impact of miscarriage on bereaved mothers' experiences of grief

Attachment theory · Developmental psychology · Facilitation · Grief · Miscarriage · Perspective (graphical · Pregnancy · Psychotherapist · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Citation span2020 - 2026 (7)
Highly citedNo

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