@article{ref1,
title="Internalized and externalized continuing bonds in bereaved parents: their relationship with grief intensity and personal growth",
journal="Death studies",
year="2015",
author="Scholtes, Dianna and Browne, Matthew",
volume="39",
number="2",
pages="75-83",
abstract="Continuing bonds (CBs) expression appears especially prevalent among bereaved parents. This study examined the relationship between CBs and grief outcomes for this population. A customized CB scale for use with bereaved parents was derived from the literature. Three hundred fifty-four participants (10 male) recruited from online support groups completed an internet questionnaire. A 3-factor dimensional structure of CB (internalized, externalized, and transference) was supported. Structural equation modeling showed clear links between internalized bonds and a more positive grief status; externalized bonds showing an opposite relationship. Weaker effects were found for child's age, time since death, and type of death.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0748-1187",
doi="10.1080/07481187.2014.890680",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2014.890680"
}