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The purpose of this study was to learn more about the role of religious beliefs and practices in bereavement. Subjects were 312 adults each bereaved approximately one year. They were interviewed at the rate of about 50 per year over a 6 year period. Conclusions include: a) The opportunity to say “goodbye” to the deceased was significantly related to positive coping and outlook; (b) 47% of our subjects reported contact with the deceased following the death but such contact was not related to coping or outlook; c) grieving people are much more likely to turn to women than men for help; d) 77% said their religious beliefs were of considerable help in their grief.
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Frantz, T.T., Trolley, B.C. & Johll, M.P. Religious aspects of bereavement. Pastoral Psychol 44, 151–163 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02251401
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