Death of a same-sex partner and its impact on subsequent relationships

Lefteris Patlamazoglou

Death of a same-sex partner and its impact on subsequent relationships

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Abstract

This research explored a significant gap in the literature on the bereavement experiences of same-sex-attracted individuals who have lost a partner to non-HIV-related causes and its impact on subsequent relationships. A longitudinal mixed-methods design was employed and fourteen participants completed in-depth interviews and the Grief and Meaning Reconstruction Inventory. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data. Prevalent themes included the impact of legal and institutional discrimination, disenfranchised grief, continuing bonds, comparisons with the deceased partner, protectiveness of the new partner and the relationship, unexpected gains, and new communication patterns. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages	16
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 26 Apr 2018
Event	Association for Death Education and Counseling Annual Conference 2018 - The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh, United States of America Duration: 24 Apr 2018 → 28 Apr 2018 Conference number: 40th https://www.adec.org/page/2018_Annual_Conference

Conference

Conference	Association for Death Education and Counseling Annual Conference 2018
Country/Territory	United States of America
City	Pittsburgh
Period	24/04/18 → 28/04/18
Internet address	https://www.adec.org/page/2018_Annual_Conference

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