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Participants in the present study, while between the ages of 12 and 19, had a parent die. The death had occurred not less than 6 months and not more than 5 years prior to psychological testing and interview. The effects of loss, as assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory and other measures, were considered in relation to a number of independent factors. Factors found to influence healthy adaptation included high levels of informal social support postloss, good relations with the surviving parent prior to loss, a balanced personality style, and presence of religious beliefs.
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Received Ph.D. in psychology from University of Toronto. Research interest is applied clinical research.
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Gray, R.E. Adolescent response to the death of a parent. J Youth Adolescence 16, 511–525 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02138818
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