Lecture 28Outline of Last Lecture I. Culture and the Death ExperienceA. Funerals and RitualsB. Bereavement vs. MourningOutline of Current Lecture I. Death and LossA. GriefB. Grieving RulesII. Loss of a ParentIII. Loss of a SpouseIV. When Does it Get Better?A. ResearchCurrent LectureI. Death and LossA. Greif- Grief is an emotion that involves the entire sense of being- It is multilayered with several symptoms: Physical, Emotional and Cognitive- Expressions of grief are shaped by culture.B. Grieving Rules- In the U.S, if you do not cry then it is perceived that you do not feel sad.- People consider it suspicious if you are not outwardly in painII. Loss of a Parent- The grief levels associated with the loss of a parent is lower than that associated with the loss of a child or spouse.- It changes the family structure- Partners are called upon to provide support and this can cause strain.- Age at the loss can have different effects. If you lose a parent as a child it is much different than if you lose a parent at age 60.III. Loss of a Spouse- Highest on the stress scale- There are great differences in how individuals grieve this loss.- Associated with loneliness and isolation- It is harder on a man to lose his wife, than it is vice versa.- Women are more likely to be widows (especially since they typically outlive men).- Widowhood is influenced by culture. *In India widows shave their heads so that they are unattractive. FAS 370 1st EditionIV. When Does it Get Better?- About 2 years later, both men and women report positive growth through their difficulties.A. Research- Research shows that getting people to talk about their feeling of the death may NOT be beneficial.- Instead, have them:-Display positive emotions-Partake in moderate disclosure-Continue the relationship with the dead person. Still talking about them and remembering them is beneficial-Support groups offer
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