Does the popular notion of a 'broken heart' have some grounding in
reality? How can grief affect the body in ways that necessitate
medical care and may even be life-threatening? Bereavement and
Health constitutes a comprehensive review of what is known about
the impact of bereavement on surviving partners. Drawing on the
work of psychologists, sociologists, epidemiologists, and
psychiatrists, Wolfgang and Margaret Stroebe offer a theoretically
coherent perspective focused on conjugal loss. After a thorough
discussion of stress and depression models of bereavement, the
authors present their own theoretical approach, emphasizing social
contacts and the interpersonal nature of grief. They then examine
the psychological and medical consequences of bereavement: Are the
bereaved at higher risk than those who have not lost a partner?
What has research revealed about the causes, symptoms, and outcomes
of grief? Key questions about recovery from grief are also
addressed: Is the health risk of bereavement severe enough to have
lasting or even fatal consequences? Is it possible to identify
those bereaved who are at high risk before their health suffers?
What are the strategies that are most likely to lead to effective
coping? Can attempts at intervention be effective? The Stroebes'
combination of theoretical integration and methodological rigor
will make Bereavement and Health a standard text for years to come.
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