Keeping the balance. The efforts of bereaved siblings prior to their brothers’ or sisters’ drug‐related death
The aim of this study is to explore the burdens on siblings prior to their siblings’ deaths. A qualitative approach using reflexive thematic analysis was chosen. Fourteen interviews were conducted. The research question for this study is as follows: What did the bereaved siblings’ efforts consist of...
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Published in | Journal of family therapy Vol. 44; no. 3; pp. 384 - 395 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Warrington
Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
01.08.2022
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Summary: | The aim of this study is to explore the burdens on siblings prior to their siblings’ deaths. A qualitative approach using reflexive thematic analysis was chosen. Fourteen interviews were conducted. The research question for this study is as follows: What did the bereaved siblings’ efforts consist of while their siblings with problematic substance use were alive? The interviews had a retrospective focus; hence, participants were asked to discuss the time prior to their siblings’ drug‐related death. Three different tasks were identified using reflexive thematic analysis: (1) emotional support, (2) social inclusion and (3) practical support. The findings of this study are discussed in relation to homoeostasis. Homoeostasis refers to an understanding of the family as a system in which family rules contribute to maintaining the status quo. |
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Bibliography: | All procedures were conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki (World Medical Association, 9 July 2018). This study was approved in February 2018 by the Norwegian Regional Committees for Medical and Health Research Ethics (reference number 2017/2486/REK vest). |
ISSN: | 0163-4445 1467-6427 |
DOI: | 10.1111/1467-6427.12385 |