Self-perception of adaptation among homicidally bereaved individuals following a psychoeducational intervention: a UK longitudinal qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Research on homicidal bereavement has focused on postloss impact and coping. Less is known about how individuals perceive their adjustment posthomicide. Adverse experiences are likely to leave individuals with an increased risk of developing severe psychological difficulties, such as depression, Post-traumatic stress (PTSD), anxiety and complicated grief. This study aimed to explore how individuals perceive their change and progression posthomicide and post-psychoeducational intervention.

Design

Semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted both as part of a prospective study and retrospectively to allow for a longer follow-up period.

Setting

Homicidally bereaved individuals who participated in a residential psychoeducational intervention offer

SUBMITTER: Alves-Costa F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6078228 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature