A qualitative study on an adolescent's grieving process over the sudden death of a sibling

Date of Publication

2012

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Roseanne Tan-Mansukhani

Defense Panel Member

Katrina Fernando

Abstract/Summary

This study aims to provide additional knowledge on the phenomena of death, most specifically, on sibling's death. Through the use of a qualitative approach, the researchers examined two points: a) grieving process of an adolescent b) the role of sudden death in the life of an individual and the way he or she relates to family members and peers. Five individuals, 3 males and 2 females, who are in the late adolescence (aged 18 to 23), were interviewed for the study. Results show that Filipino adolescents go through a different grieving process as compared to what western literatures have been mentioning. There is the desire to just focus on the present rather that just reminding oneself of the painful experience. During the collection of data, an interesting concept called meaning making emerged which showed how the participants made sense out of the loss that they have experienced.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU16760

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

193 leaves ; 29 cm.

Keywords

Sudden death--Psychological aspects; Bereavement--Psychological aspects; Death--Psychological aspects

Embargo Period

2-2-2022

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