Citation

Cain AC, LaFreniere LS. Death Stud. 2015; 39(4): 219-225.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology , University of Michigan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481187.2014.975870

PMID

25581438

Abstract

This exploratory study addresses the rarely mentioned, minimally investigated topic of peer taunting of parentally bereaved children. It suggests that social support can not be adequately conceptualized or measured on an essentially one-dimensional scale from high to low support. The data are derived from lengthy semi-structured transcribed research interviews of bereaved children. Using conservative criteria, 7 of the 35 children were found to have experienced direct, raw taunting about their loss. The varied forms of taunting experienced are described, as well as a range of victim reactions. Suggestions of foci for future research are presented.

Language: en