Economic components of grief

Patricia Anne Corden; Michael Anthony Hirst

doi:10.1080/07481187.2012.692456

Economic components of grief

Patricia Anne Corden, Michael Anthony Hirst

Social Policy Research Unit

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Abstract

This paper investigates the nature, context and impact of economic stressors associated with loss, drawing on a mixed methods study of changes in financial circumstances and economic roles following death of a life partner. Findings show how economic changes, and the practicalities of dealing with such transitions, shaped individual responses to the death. Perceived decline in financial well-being was associated with increased risk of poor psychological health following bereavement. The findings underline the theoretical importance of financial risk factors for anticipating the duration, pattern and timing of bereavement outcomes. A challenge for service providers and professionals is how to bring understanding of economic components within emotional and practical support for people preparing for death and those who are bereaved.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	725-749
Number of pages	25
Journal	Death Studies
Volume	37
Issue number	8
Early online date	27 Feb 2013
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2012.692456
Publication status	Published - 22 Apr 2013

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bereavement
personal finances

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The financial consequences of the death of a Partner
Corden, A., Hirst, M. & Weston, K. H.
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ESRC)
1/06/06 → 30/06/08
Project: Research project (funded) › Research

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