Examination of the grieving processes of suicide survivors
Abstract
Purpose
This research project serves to provide a foundation for understanding the pertinent issues of survivors of loved ones who have committed suicide.
Design/methodology/approach
This study examined the literature, as well as the experiences of individuals who had loved ones commit suicide, through three in-depth interviews.
Findings
Our research results support the notion that counselors must attend to these nuances in their treatment planning and subsequent interventions.
Research limitations/implications
Limitations of this study include a small sample size and additional research on this topic is needed to provide further clarification.
Originality/value
The value of this research is to provide clarification of the experiences of suicide survivors and give recommendations to counselors.
Citation
Van Der Pol, S. and Pehrsson, D.-E. (2016), "Examination of the grieving processes of suicide survivors", Qualitative Research Journal, Vol. 16 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/QRJ-10-2014-0052
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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