Research on the Grieving Process and Continuing Bonds of Male Who Survived Sibling Loss to Suicide in Early Adulthood

• Main Authors: WU, TZU-YU, 吳紫伃
• Other Authors: CHEN, CHING-FU
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2016
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/35492987155034428505

碩士 === 國立屏東大學 === 教育心理與輔導學系碩士班 === 104 === This research looks into the grieving process of one male survivor who experienced sibling loss to suicide in the early adulthood(Mr. J) and its influence on the bereaved. In this study, a male participant was invited to share his story of life. The data was collected via narrative interviewing and was analyzed by holistic content approach to narrative inquiry. The main findings are as follows: (a) Mr. J’s grieving process over the suicide loss of sibling(s) is unique and is influenced by sociocultural factors. Instead of expressing outward emotions of the sense of loss that accords with the general public’s idea of grieving, Mr. J copes with and responds to his grief with cognitive-behavioral theory features. (b) Mr. J’s interpretation of the bereavement alters the course of grieving process. The bereaved sibling copes with his loss with a different mindset that helps Mr. J getting through the grief and also makes a good way to confront the coming challenges in life. (c) The continuing bonds between the deceased and the bereaved helps to stabilize Mr. J’s daily life functions. Through the everlasting and continuing bonds between the deceased and the bereaved, such as dreaming and worshipping of the deceased, the bereaved sibling demonstrates better adjustment on the grief and loss of his own and of the family. The bonding also alleviates the distress of the family and put it into balance. (d) The bereavement brings out the growth of inner strengths. The bereavement makes Mr. J sensitive to the changes of others, holds no longer onto the causes of loss events but cherish what he possesses, and enhances his adaptability to crises in life.