Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Wiley
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Psychology and Social Science / Social Justice Research Centre
RAS ID
12508
Abstract
The role of family and social support networks on grief experiences following the death of a family member in a road traffic accident is explored. Twenty-one bereaved informants were interviewed and the data analysed using grounded theory methodology. We outline the ways in which a crash fatality impacts upon familial and social relationships. The data clearly demonstrate that although the death of a loved one precipitated closer familial and social bonds in some instances, it was more common that those relationships deteriorated and collapsed. Implications for service delivery, grief education and research are discussed.
DOI
10.1111/j.1467-6427.2010.00495.x
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
This is the pre-peer reviewed version of the following article: Breen, L. J., & O'Connor, M. (2011). Family and social networks after bereavement: Experiences of support, change and isolation. Journal of Family Therapy, 33(1), 98-120. Original article available here. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving.