Parental Bereavement over the Life Course: A Theoretical Intersection and Empirical Review

• DOI: 10.2190/xg2g-g77d-27fl-bc0t
• Publication Date: 2005-05-04T01:17:53Z
• Authors: Brian De Vries; Rose Dalla Lana; Vilma T. Falck
• Keywords: Life course approach

This article reviews the literature on parental bereavement over family life course drawing attention to meaning of loss. The conceptual framework for this arises from intersection Klass and Marwit's [1] theory development as proposed by Aldous [2] others. review is organized according a series factors, Rando [3] others, thought influence grief experience: untimeliness death; nature quality lost relationship; role deceased played; characteristics and, social support system. developmental perspective in understanding recognition issues involved losses at different stages discussed relation each factor strategies future research are offered.