Despite the difficulty in clearly defining and measuring spirituality, a growing literature
describes its importance in oncology and survivorship. Religious/spiritual beliefs influence …

This systematic review examines the relationship between late-life spousal bereavement
and changes in routine health behaviors. We review six behavioral domains/modifiable risk …

The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences that most of us will ever have
to face in our lives. This book recognises that there is no single solution to the problems of …

Considered the most comprehensive handbook in the field, this rich resource reviews the
biological, psychological, and social factors that affect health, health behavior, and illness …

Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society is an authoritative guide to the study of and
work with major themes in bereavement. Its chapters synthesize the best of research-based …

In this chapter, we present the view that a deeply rooted need for a functional meaning
system underlies the highly prevalent embrace of religion across time and place. The need …

This study examined the intersection between bereavement, religion, and posttraumatic
growth (PTG). A total of 369 young adults completed the Brief Multidimensional Measure of …

This commentary describes the religiously innovative adaptations made to customary rituals
by Jewish religious leaders to address issues of belonging and resilience during the 2019 …

This study examined patterns of making meaning among 155 parents whose children died
from a variety of violent and non-violent causes. Findings indicated 53% of violent loss …

This qualitative study aimed to explore the potential role that might be played by the reported
experience of “sensing the presence of the deceased” in meaning-making processes in …