Posttraumatic growth in women who have experienced the loss of their spouse or partner

Mary Ellen Doherty; Elizabeth Scannell‐Desch

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Posttraumatic growth in women who have experienced the loss of their spouse or partner

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Abstract Background The loss of a spouse or long‐term partner has a significant impact on a woman's well‐being; psychological, physical, social, spiritual, and economic. Women dealing with loss are faced with numerous stressors which place them at risk for a variety of health challenges. Purpose The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of women who have lost their spouse or partner to death using the theoretical framework of posttraumatic growth (PTG) developed by Tedeschi and Calhoun. Methods A qualitative descriptive study was conducted with semi‐structured interviews of 15 widows. Purposive sampling was employed using the researchers’ nursing network of colleagues through their academic institutions, hospital affiliations, and professional organizations. Findings Six themes emerged from the data analysis: (1) Listen to my story of loss, (2) Pushing through the sadness, (3) Anticipated versus unanticipated loss, (4) A new depth of compassion and empathy, (5) My strength grew over time, and (6) My view of myself changed. Participants experienced varying degrees of PTG evidenced by a greater appreciation of life, personal strength, improved relationships, new possibilities, and spiritual growth. Implications for Nursing Knowledge development in this sphere enhances nursing practice in caring for women as they navigate life without their significant other. Nurses are in pivotal positions to educate others about the grieving process and the possibility of PTG. They help women find their way through trauma and teach others about healing, coping, empathy, compassion and the power of being connected to other human beings.

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《Nursing forum》 |2022年第1期|78-86|共9页
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Mary Ellen Doherty; Elizabeth Scannell‐Desch;
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Department of Nursing,Western Connecticut State University, School of Professional Studies, White;

School of Nursing,Mount Saint Mary College;

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best practices; psychiatric/mental health; qualitative; research; vulnerable populations; women's health;

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