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Bereavement photography, volunteering, and posttraumatic growth: A mixed-methods investigation.
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Death Studies . 2023, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p371-380. 10p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Bereavement photography has been recognized as an important tool to create memories and as a support service for parents experiencing perinatal loss. This paper explores the impact of volunteering on posttraumatic growth among photographers working with parents impacted by stillbirth. Using a mixed-methods design, 141 Australian and New Zealand volunteer bereavement photographers were recruited. Higher number of losses experienced by photographers were correlated with a higher level of posttraumatic growth. Volunteering was associated with an enhanced understanding of loss, increased empathy for bereaved parents, developing effective coping skills and a renewed appreciation of photography. Implications of the findings are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07481187
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Death Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161419922
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2022.2067264