The experience of participating in bereavement research: Stressful or therapeutic?
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TL;DR
A follow-up study of bereaved individuals who had participated in an interview study of funeral rituals revealed that the participants viewed the overall experience as positive and as an opportunity to express their feelings regarding their loss.
Abstract
Abstract A follow-up study of bereaved individuals who had participated in an interview study of funeral rituals revealed that the participants viewed the overall experience as positive and as an opportunity to express their feelings regarding their loss. They also believed their participation in the research project was beneficial to themselves and to others in a variety of specific ways. These preliminary findings raise questions about the relationship between stress and emotional intensity an a research context. The need for bereaved individuals to have a voice an discussions of ethics in bereavement research is emphasized.