TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Internalized and externalized continuing bonds in bereaved parents: their relationship with grief intensity and personal growth
JO  - Death studies
A1  - Scholtes, Dianna
A1  - Browne, Matthew
SP  - 75
EP  - 83
VL  - 39
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0748-1187
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2014.890680
ID  - ref1
ER  -