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Parental bereavement has both intrapersonal and interpersonal effects. Although gender differences in grief are acknowledged, the ways in which fathers experience the grief process after the loss of a child have been largely neglected. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of fathers' grief processes and the psychological impacts of bereavement while also comparing study methodologies. The CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed databases were searched with relevant keywords in December 2023 and 18 studies (9 quantitative, 8 qualitative, and 1 mixed) were identified. The findings predominantly demonstrate that while fathers may appear less affected than mothers, their grief processes may endure for extended periods. Fathers often use maladaptive coping strategies, leading to psychological disorders such as depression and PTSD. Interpreted through the lens of the Dual Process Model, these results highlight the significant psychological impact of child loss on fathers.

This study examined profiles of rumination and their associations with suicidal ideation and behavior. Two hundred fourteen adults (≥18 years) completed an online survey between July 2024 and March 2025. Latent profile analysis used four rumination subtypes. Five profiles emerged: low (20.1%), moderate reflection-deliberate (30.4%), moderate brooding-intrusive (21.0%), high reflection-deliberate (11.2%), and high brooding-intrusive (17.3%). Compared with the low rumination class, depression was higher in the moderate and high brooding-intrusive classes (ORs = 1.95-2.10), anxiety was elevated across all higher-rumination classes (ORs = 1.61-2.33), and attentional control was lower in the moderate and high brooding-intrusive rumination classes (ORs = 0.82). Moderate and high classes also showed greater suicidal ideation, intensity, and risk. Both brooding-intrusive and reflection-deliberate rumination were associated with increased suicide risk, underscoring the need to address diverse rumination styles in suicide prevention.

Adults residing in communities that experience mass violence incidents (MVI) frequently experience adverse mental and behavioral health outcomes. However, little is known about the impact of experiencing the death of a close acquaintance during an MVI, which limits response efforts. Using a household probability sample of adults from six MVI-affected communities, this study examined the prevalence and correlates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and prolonged grief (PGD) among individuals residing in MVI-affected communities who experienced the death of a close acquaintance. 41.7% and 22.8% met criteria for past-year PTSD and depression, respectively. Nearly 1 in 5 and 1 in 10 met criteria for current PTSD and depression, respectively. Approximately 3.7% met criteria for PGD. Prior trauma exposure, low social support, and binge drinking were strong correlates of adverse outcomes. Individuals who experience the MVI-related death of an acquaintance in their community may be particularly vulnerable and warrant additional support.

Grief attacks-sudden, unexpected and intense upsurges of loss-related anguish-are a common grief-specific phenomenon. However, no research has identified the range of symptomatology that characterizes this experience, nor is there a validated instrument to measure its intensity. Therefore, our objectives were to identify the components underlying grief attacks, develop a self-report measure of the phenomenon, and explore the circumstances in which they arise, their frequency and duration, and how persons who suffer them attempt to cope with their occurrence. A study of 247 bereaved adults revealed that a grief attack is composed of four dimensions (i.e., panic, yearning, disorganization, and despair). Based on these findings, we created the Grief Attack Questionnaire (GAQ), which demonstrated solid reliability and convergent validity. A GAQ total score of ≥ 35 was found to yield a strong sensitivity rate, but a modest specificity rate, in classifying persons with and without impairing levels of grief.

This qualitative study explored older adults' lived experiences navigating daily life after the death of their loved one and their perspectives participating in a digital health intervention (DHI) to promote emotional health. We performed semi structured, one-on-one interviews with 14 older bereaved adults. Audio recordings were transcribed and coded using content and thematic analyses. We then explored relationships between codes to identify categories and themes. Five themes emerged: 1) participants were actively involved in social/leisure activities until their partner became ill; 2) the immediate aftermath of the death is characterized by estate handling and intense grief; 3) participants struggled with loneliness; 4) the death generated new responsibilities; and 5) the DHI improved mindfulness and daily routines. Future research efforts are needed to reduce loneliness to help maintain the health and quality of life for aging widow(er)s.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov ID: STUDY 19080030.

Schools are well placed to provide bereavement support for pupils, yet teachers do not always feel equipped or confident to provide support and children and young people do not always feel well supported. This article investigates the factors that facilitate or hinder schools' engagement in supporting bereaved children through a systematic literature analysis from the years of 2018-2025, providing an overview of the most current literature. Papers were analyzed thematically within the categories of: support available, factors that facilitate support and factors that block support. All barriers had a parallel facilitating factor; the evidence base therefore was identified to show how the factors that block schools engaging in bereavement support can also be mediated. The review reflects on how the educational psychology profession may have a role in supporting schools to provide support through supervision, emotional containment and training.

The COVID pandemic resulted in widespread grief due to the high number of deaths. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand patterns of grief and bereavement following a COVID death. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 individuals who had lost someone close to them to COVID. Thematic analysis revealed that specific features of COVID, as well as complex interdependence within the community, shaped the experience of grieving a COVID death. These experiences, in turn, led to disruptions in coping and moving on from the death, resulting in a long psychological tail of COVID and foreignness of the loss to others. Overall, participants described a grieving process that was unsupported, protracted, and in some cases, ongoing years after the death. Taken together, these findings suggest the potential usefulness of targeted interventions to address the unique psychological factors in grieving a COVID death, with potential implications for other complex losses.

Although euthanasia is an increasingly debated issue, there is little information on the beliefs held by patients with advanced diseases and their relatives on it. As part of the ILive project, our research team aimed at filling that gap by conducting a study on the degree of agreement among Argentine patients with terminal illnesses and their relatives on end-of-life medical decisions using the Attitudes toward Euthanasia (ATE) scale. Data analysis showed that 77 of 153 patients (50.3%) and 73 of 139 patients' relatives (52.5%) scored higher than 30 on the scale. Agreement with performing euthanasia was positively associated with living alone but negatively related to religiosity among both the relative and the patient samples. These results suggest a tendency to agree with practices that allow or assist with dying, including euthanasia. We hope that this study will contribute to a more comprehensive and nuanced discussion on these controversial topics.

Grief is an emotional experience influenced by cultural context, yet there is currently no validated tool available to assess it within the general Greek-speaking population, limiting both clinical assessment and cross-cultural research. The Texas Revised Inventory of Grief (TRIG) measures grief intensity after the death of a loved one through two subscales, TRIG past and TRIG present, and this study aimed to adapt and evaluate the Greek TRIG psychometric properties. A total of 197 bereaved Greek-speaking adults, who had experienced a loss within the past 3-24 months participated in the study. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the original two-factor structure of the TRIG, with satisfactory internal consistency and measurement invariance across sex. Differences in grief were observed based on family status, education, time since loss, relationship to the deceased, and cause of death. The Greek TRIG is a valid and reliable tool for assessing grief in general population.

Honor killings are a complex social phenomenon within Israel's Arab society, reflecting tensions between patriarchal traditions and modern values of equality and human rights. This study aims to develop a predictive model for understanding attitudes toward honor killings in this population, exploring the influence of cultural, social, and demographic factors. A total of 296 Israeli Arabs participated in the study. Utilizing purposive sampling, data collection employed both online and physical channels. Regression analysis was conducted on attitudes toward honor killings, cultural identification, community coherence, and perceived anomie. The model found partial support, revealing cultural identification as a significant predictor-stronger identification correlated with more favorable attitudes. Gender, age, and education background also emerged as significant variables, with men, older individuals, and those with secondary education expressing greater support. Surprisingly, community coherence, place attachment, anomie, and subjective social mobility did not predict attitudes. This research underscores the cultural uniqueness of honor killings and advances ecological theory by integrating demographic and cultural variables. Practical implications suggest targeted interventions, emphasizing resources for male engagement, educational programs promoting gender equality, and community leader condemnation.