Grief and Resilience Lab at GVSU - Grief and bereavement beliefs and

Journal article

J. Sawyer
Death Studies, 2024

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APA Click to copy
Sawyer, J. (2024). Grief and bereavement beliefs and their associations with death anxiety and complicated grief in a U.S. college student sample. Death Studies.

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Sawyer, J. “Grief and Bereavement Beliefs and Their Associations with Death Anxiety and Complicated Grief in a U.S. College Student Sample.” Death Studies (2024).

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Sawyer, J. “Grief and Bereavement Beliefs and Their Associations with Death Anxiety and Complicated Grief in a U.S. College Student Sample.” Death Studies, 2024.

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@article{j2024a,
  title = {Grief and bereavement beliefs and their associations with death anxiety and complicated grief in a U.S. college student sample},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {Death Studies},
  author = {Sawyer, J.}
}

Abstract

Abstract This study examined beliefs about grief and bereavement, and how the endorsement of myths is related to death anxiety and complicated grief. Results from a sample of college students in the United States (N = 391) suggested that myths about grief and bereavement are prevalent in this group. Additionally, the endorsement of certain myths significantly explained both death anxiety and complicated grief. Findings from this study provide additional support for death education in college and university settings to promote grief literacy. Implications for education, advocacy, research, and practice are discussed.