Publications by authors named "G A C Smid"

Research on the mental health of homicidally bereaved children and young people is scarce. Despite the importance of timely referral of those at risk of developing severe mental health problems, few convincing risk factors have been identified. The effectiveness of current treatment models is unclear.

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Background: With this study, we aimed to explore the emotional experiences of sick-listed employees facing imminent job loss, as this emotional distress may hinder successful job search outcomes. The study had two objectives: (1) to develop and validate the Imminent Job Loss Scale (IJLS) for assessing pre-job loss grief reactions and (2) to examine its relationship to work attachment.

Methods: Development of the 9-item IJLS was carried out using feedback from an expert panel, consisting of five academic experts in grief and labour, five re-integration specialists, and five sick-listed employees facing imminent job loss.

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In contrast to normative views on grief, phenomenological descriptions of grief aim to provide a comprehensive picture of the lived experience, providing space for both uniqueness and universality. However, it is unclear how application of phenomenological descriptions contributes to bereavement care. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the clinical applicability of phenomenological descriptions of grief through autoethnographic exploration.

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Article Synopsis
  • Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) is now recognized internationally, but most research has focused on Western populations, with limited understanding of its prevalence and factors influencing it in non-Western countries.
  • Analysis of data from 24 studies across 16 countries found PGD prevalence averages about 13%, with higher rates associated with older sample ages and lower country vulnerability, while sampling methods also affected results.
  • The study emphasizes the need for high-quality methodological approaches and suggests that PGD is more prevalent in countries with better access to resources, reflecting how sociocultural contexts influence grief processing, warranting further cross-national research.
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Introduction: Throughout history, Jewish communities have been exposed to collectively experienced traumatic events. Little is known about the role that the community plays in the impact of these traumatic events on Jewish diaspora people. This scoping review aims to map the concepts of the resilience of Jewish communities in the diaspora and to identify factors that influence this resilience.

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