Understanding Bereavement in a Christian University: A Qualitative Exploration |
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| Authors: | Andrea C Walker Rachelle Gewecke Illene N Cupit Jeffrey T Fox |
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| Institution: | 1. Behavioral Sciences Department, Oral Roberts University;2. Department of Human Development, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. |
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| Abstract: | This phenomenological study, based on ecological systems theory, examined the college student bereavement experience in a Christian university. Undergraduate students (N = 127) from a small Christian university provided answers to open‐ended questions about their experiences regarding college following a death loss. Results indicate that students are generally successful in adapting to bereavement and prefer an environment open to discussing death and asking difficult religious questions. Implications for counselors are provided. |
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