“…As such, bereaved individuals have been classified as a vulnerable group (Koffman, Morgan, Edmonds, Speck, & Higginson, 2009; Steeves, Kahn, Ropka, & Wise, 2001), raising concerns among those overseeing research studies that asking questions about loss might elevate distress and introduce risks that outweigh the benefits of research participation (see Dyregrov, 2004; Kreicbergs, Valdimarsdóttir, Steineck, & Henter, 2004). Despite this concern, there is growing evidence that bereaved individuals find participating in research a useful experience with the potential to benefit others in similar situations (Beck & Konnert, 2007; Cook & Bosley, 1995; Koffman et al, 2012), and guidelines have been developed to support this process (e.g. Parkes, 1995).…”