Purpose in Life: A Moderator of Recovery from Bereavement.

Ulmer, Ann; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ438979

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Purpose in Life: A Moderator of Recovery from Bereavement.

Ulmer, Ann; And Others

Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, v23 n4 p279-89 1991

Examined life purpose, life satisfaction, reasons for living, and social support in recently bereaved individuals (n=122). Results indicated purpose was associated with greater life satisfaction, stronger reasons for living, more social support, and less impact; those bereaved from suicide were not different from other death groups. (Author/ABL)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Bereavement, Coping, Death, Grief, Life Satisfaction, Psychological Patterns, Social Support Groups, Suicide, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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