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Does meaning-making mediate COVID-19 restrictions’ impact on grief and psychological symptoms?

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Resumo:The COVID-19 pandemic imposed substantial restrictions on funeral ceremonies,profoundly affecting grief experiences. This study investigated the mediating role ofmeaning-making in the relationship between these restrictions and prolonged griefdisorder (PGD) symptoms, anxiety, depression, and trauma. A longitudinal studyinvolving 141 bereaved individuals was conducted, with assessments at two time points:3–6 months (T1) and 9–12 months (T2) post-loss. Structural equation modeling re-vealed that the psychological impact of restrictions on death and funeral ceremonieshad indirect effects on anxiety and prolonged grief symptoms through meaning-making,particularly the footing in the world subscale. These findings underscore the im-portance of understanding the complex interplay between pandemic-related re-strictions and grief experiences, emphasizing the pivotal role of meaning-making inadapting to loss during those challenging times.
Autores principais:Batista, João
Outros Autores:Albuquerque, Sara; Delalibera, Mayra; Oliveira, João T.; Coelho, Alexandra
Assunto:Pandemic Grief Trauma Anxiety Depression Meaning-making
Ano:2024
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Ispa-Instituto Universitário
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório do Ispa - Instituto Universitário

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