A Review of <i>On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss</i>

Bolden, Lori A.

doi:10.1002/j.2161-007x.2007.tb00081.x

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“…The title of her 2005 monograph with Kessler, On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss , leaves little doubt about that . This volume, like its 1969 forerunner, continued to strongly divide opinion among readers (it was positively reviewed by Bolden (2007). The authors responded to the criticisms from previous years in the opening lines of Chapter 1:

The stages have evolved since their introduction, and they have been very misunderstood over the past three decades.

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Cautioning Health-Care Professionals

2017

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Science and practice seem deeply stuck in the so-called stage theory of grief. Health-care professionals continue to “prescribe” stages. Basically, this perspective endorses the idea that bereaved people go through a set pattern of specific reactions over time following the death of a loved one. It has frequently been interpreted prescriptively, as a progression that bereaved persons must follow in order to adapt to loss. It is of paramount importance to assess stage theory, not least in view of the current status of the maladaptive “persistent complex bereavement-related disorder” as a category for further research in DSM-5. We therefore review the status and value of this approach. It has remained hugely influential among researchers as well as practitioners across recent decades, but there has also been forceful opposition. Major concerns include the absence of sound empirical evidence, conceptual clarity, or explanatory potential. It lacks practical utility for the design or allocation of treatment services, and it does not help identification of those at risk or with complications in the grieving process. Most disturbingly, the expectation that bereaved persons will, even should, go through stages of grieving can be harmful to those who do not. Following such lines of reasoning, we argue that stage theory should be discarded by all concerned (including bereaved persons themselves); at best, it should be relegated to the realms of history. There are alternative models that better represent grieving processes. We develop guidelines to enhance such a move beyond the stage approach in both theory and practice.

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The stages have evolved since their introduction, and they have been very misunderstood over the past three decades.

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Section: Stage Theory In Historical Perspective: Claim and Refutationmentioning

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2017

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“…In line with findings from other reviews on DSM [ 46 , 47 ], our review showed that persons with diabetes experienced a range of emotional reactions ranging from denial to frustration. Thus, following the diagnosis of diabetes, some participants experienced a feeling of loss of their health and went through a “cycle of grief” [ 44 ]. The conflicting emotions of grief, shock, denial and frustration experienced following the diagnosis of chronic diseases are normal and people should be supported to make the necessary adjustment [ 45 ].…”

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“…Such feelings, if not well managed, can lead to psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety and stress which negatively impact on DSM behaviours [ 29 , 48 ]. Conversely, it has been suggested that for persons with diabetes, achieving more positive emotional states (such as contentment) results in better health behaviours and improved adherence to treatment regimens [ 44 ]. This indicates the significance of psychological and emotional wellbeing for diabetes self-care.…”

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Factors influencing self-management in relation to type 2 diabetes in Africa: A qualitative systematic review

Suglo

Evans

2020

PLoS ONE

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Aim Effective control of type 2 diabetes is predicated upon the ability of a person with diabetes to adhere to self-management activities. In order to develop and implement services that are locally relevant and culturally acceptable, it is critical to understand people’s experiences of living with the disease. We synthesized qualitative research evidence describing the views and experiences of persons with type 2 diabetes in Africa regarding diabetes self-management. Methods Five data bases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, SCOPUS and CINAHL) were searched for qualitative studies published between the year 2000 and December 2019. After study selection, the included papers were critically appraised using an established tool. The data were extracted, and findings were coded and analysed to identify descriptive and analytical themes using a thematic synthesis approach. This review was registered in the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) with registration number CRD42018102255. Results Sixteen studies were included in this review, representing a total of 426 participants across seven countries. Synthesis of findings produced six analytical themes. The diagnosis of diabetes triggered a range of emotions and revealed culturally specific understandings of the condition that negatively affected self-management practices. People with diabetes seeking health care at hospitals encountered several challenges including long waiting times and costly diabetes treatment. Family support and a state of acceptance of the condition were identified as facilitators to diabetes self-management. Conclusion Effective self-management of type 2 diabetes is a challenge for most persons with diabetes in Africa. There is an urgent need for culturally appropriate education strategies and restructuring of the health system to facilitate self-management of diabetes.

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“…Parents may search for alternative explanations for their child’s symptoms or behaviors including blaming the school, or diagnosing agency, for not understanding the unique needs of their child. The underlying thought is ‘This couldn’t possibly be happening to our family’ or ‘This must be a mistake’ (Bolden, 2007; Davenport, 1981; Evans, 1976).…”

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Parental reactions to the special education individual education program process: Looking through the lens of grief

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Parental grief reactions have typically been examined in situations where parents have a child diagnosed with a major medical or mental health condition. This study used the grief and loss model as conceptualized by Kubler-Ross (1969), Lamb (1988, and Kubler-Ross and Kessler (2005) as a foundation in examining parental reactions when a child has been referred for special education services. The model was expanded to include definitions of the concepts as applied to a special education setting and incorporated additional stages. Findings suggested almost half of the sample had reactions typically associated with the initial stage of grief, which encompasses feelings of denial, shock, and anger. Implications for school-based personnel are provided.

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A Review of On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss

Abstract: Book reviewed in this article: Elizabeth Kübler‐Ross and David Kessler (2005). On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss.

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