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Abstract
An untimely sudden or violent death is a risk for those serving in the armed forces and can result in unique challenges for surviving military family members. This research considered how bereavement affects a range of relationships for military bereaved families in the UK and how they impact the reconstruction of a new identity in civilian life. A two-phase exploratory sequential design, involving semi-structured interviews (n = 15) and a mixed methods survey (n = 264) of military family members, was conducted. Findings revealed changing relationships with friends and family over time, reconstruction of identity, long-term impact on children, and loneliness.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 504-521 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Journal of Loss and Trauma |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 6 |
Early online date | 22 Dec 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Aug 2023 |
Keywords
- bereavement
- armed forces
- military family
- children
- widow
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Kiernan, M. (Participant), McGill, G. (Participant) & Johnson, A. (Participant)
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