Closed Systems in Family Systems Theory

Wirick, Dawn M.; Teufel-Prida, Lee A.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-15877-8_249-1

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“…This finding is also consistent with instrumental grief behaviors of information seeking (Doka & Martin, 2010). In addition, many participants expressed a desire to understand the likely impact of pregnancy loss and neonatal death upon their family members, including how thoughts, feelings and behaviors may change in response to the loss, and thus impact the family system (Catherall, 2013;Segev et al, 2018;Wirick & Teufel-Prida, 2019). This understanding of possible impacts was perceived to help grandfathers know what to do to assist their family and identify the most effective ways to facilitate healing and preserve relationships.…”

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confidence: 65%

“…In terms of implications of adherence to this concept, supports may need to recognize that grandfathers are likely to prioritize their family wellbeing above their own, and adjust their responses accordingly-perhaps by both helping grandfathers achieve this goal while also encouraging them to attend to their own wellbeing. Further research on this concept would be a useful addition to the interplay between grief and loss and family systems theories (Bowen, 1978;Catherall, 2013;Wirick & Teufel-Prida, 2019) and grief impact on older persons (Youngblut et al, 2015).…”

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Grandfathers’ Experiences of Grief and Support Following Pregnancy Loss or Neonatal Death of a Grandchild

2021

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Pregnancy loss and neonatal death are recognized as distressing experiences for parents and other family members. However, no research has specifically addressed the experiences of grandfathers. This study aimed to understand grandfathers’ grief experiences, and to identify supports they provide, receive, and desire following the loss of a grandchild in pregnancy or the neonatal period. Semi-structured interviews with 10 Australian grandfathers were analyzed, applying principles of thematic analysis. Three themes related to grief and three themes related to support were identified. Findings indicated that grandfathers expressed grief in a range of ways, and emotional expressiveness did not reflect the extent of their grief. Grandfathers typically provided extensive support to their child and family; however, few supports were available to help grandfathers. Recognition and validation of grandfathers’ grief, early access to information, and guidance to a variety of supports including written materials, peer and professional support, is required.

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