Abstract
Approximately one million women suffer from perinatal loss (PL) in the United States annually. Societal and provider knowledge and attitudes about the psychological effects of PL and the need for care and support have improved significantly since the 1980s. Anecdotal evidence indicates that experiencing PL still affects women decades later; however, its impact on their grief process and long-lasting effects has not been researched. These narratives are vital to informing support and care. The purpose of this study was to develop a theoretical framework describing grief processes and long-lasting effects on women experiencing PL before 1980.
Sigma Membership
Delta Xi
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Grounded Theory
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Grief, Perinatal Loss, Psychological Effects
Advisor
Pamela Stephenson
Second Advisor
Dana Hansen
Third Advisor
Denice Sheehan
Fourth Advisor
Na'Tasha Evans
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Kent State University
Degree Year
2023
Recommended Citation
Saunders, Tina L., "A grounded theory study of the grief process in women who experienced perinatal loss prior to 1980" (2023). Dissertations. 1666.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1666
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-06-15
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 30509869; ProQuest document ID: 2808486880. The author still retains copyright.