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Grief, Loss, And Sexually Transmitted Infections, Erin E. Blase
Grief, Loss, And Sexually Transmitted Infections, Erin E. Blase
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) affects people of all ages, races, and cultural backgrounds. Being diagnosed with an STI has implications across the lifespan. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of grief and loss on having a sexually transmitted infection and how these effects manifest across the lifespan of an individual. Using a mixed-methods design, ten individuals responded to an anonymous Qualtrics survey and answered a series of questions related to grief, loss, and having an STI. Data was analyzed using descriptive and open-coding techniques from the survey responses and then linked to the existing …
The Betrayed Partner’S Experiences With Grief And Loss Following The Discovery Of An Extramarital Affair, Melinda M. Degroot
The Betrayed Partner’S Experiences With Grief And Loss Following The Discovery Of An Extramarital Affair, Melinda M. Degroot
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Betrayed partners experience a great amount of changes, losses, and grief following the discovery of an extramarital affair. The following study examines the stories of two women and four men from various areas across the United States who were the betrayed partner in a marriage that experienced extramarital affairs. A qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews were conducted to obtain information to answer the following research question: What are the betrayed partner’s experiences with grief and loss following the discovery of an extramarital affair within their marriage? Several themes arose from the findings including: 1) immediate thoughts, feelings, and behaviors such …
Social Work And Chaplain Perspectives In Offering Long Term Care Bereavement Support, Laura S. Tvedt
Social Work And Chaplain Perspectives In Offering Long Term Care Bereavement Support, Laura S. Tvedt
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Currently, more than 1.4 million people are considered long term care residents in the United States and one in five deaths happen in long term care facilities (Nursing Home Statistics, 2013). The purpose of this study will be to understand the types of grief and loss experienced by family members, as well as gain awareness of bereavement support systems in long term care facilities, what the support systems entail and what, if any, the barriers are to providing support. The research design was qualitative research with interviews. This design was chosen due to the exploratory nature of the research question. …