Cultural differences on baby loss experiences: A comparison of the US and New Zealand.
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| Title: | Cultural differences on baby loss experiences: A comparison of the US and New Zealand. |
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| Authors: | Minton, Elizabeth A. (AUTHOR), Krszjzaniek, Eric (AUTHOR), Wang, Cindy Xin (AUTHOR), Fox, Alexa K. (AUTHOR), Anthony, Carissa M. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Death Studies. 2026, Vol. 50 Issue 5, p724-738. 15p. |
| Subjects: | Attitudes toward death, Miscarriage, Qualitative research, Research funding, Ethnology research, Interviewing, Statistical sampling, Mothers, Perinatal death, Infant death, Attitudes of mothers, Descriptive statistics, Psychology & religion, Bereavement, Mother-infant relationship, Psychology of mothers, Research methodology, Research, Spirituality, Comparative studies, Data analysis software, Grounded theory, Grief, Cultural pluralism |
| Geographic Terms: | New Zealand, United States |
| Abstract: | Prior research has shown that the death of a baby (whether it be through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss) can have profound effects on the parents involved. However, research has yet to adequately understand how these effects differ cross-culturally. Our research addresses these issues through a qualitative study of 47 bereaved mothers in the United States and New Zealand—cultures that have differing perspectives on death. Findings reveal that bereaved mothers in each country do not process grief the same but do have an equal end desire to find meaning and give back. In terms of processing grief, bereaved mothers in New Zealand rely more on spending time with the deceased, utilizing spirituality for comfort and connection, and prioritizing self-care. In contrast, bereaved mothers in the United States rely more on easy access to qualified counselors, utilizing religion for comfort and connection, and continuing parenting actions in the long-term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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