TY - JOUR
T1 - Current postvention research and priorities for the future
T2 - Results of a Survey
AU - Andriessen, Karl
AU - Dransart, Dolores Angela Castelli
AU - Cerel, Julie
AU - Maple, Myfanwy
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Hogrefe Publishing.
PY - 2017/5/1
Y1 - 2017/5/1
N2 - Background: Suicide can have a lasting impact on the social life as well as the physical and mental health of the bereaved. Targeted research is needed to better understand the nature of suicide bereavement and the effectiveness of support. Aims: To take stock of ongoing studies, and to inquire about future research priorities regarding suicide bereavement and postvention. Method: In March 2015, an online survey was widely disseminated in the suicidology community. Results: The questionnaire was accessed 77 times, and 22 records were included in the analysis. The respondents provided valuable information regarding current research projects and recommendations for the future. Limitations: Bearing in mind the modest number of replies, all from respondents in Westernized countries, it is not known how representative the findings are. Conclusion: The survey generated three strategies for future postvention research: increase intercultural collaboration, increase theory-driven research, and build bonds between research and practice. Future surveys should include experiences with obtaining research grants and ethical approval for postvention studies.
AB - Background: Suicide can have a lasting impact on the social life as well as the physical and mental health of the bereaved. Targeted research is needed to better understand the nature of suicide bereavement and the effectiveness of support. Aims: To take stock of ongoing studies, and to inquire about future research priorities regarding suicide bereavement and postvention. Method: In March 2015, an online survey was widely disseminated in the suicidology community. Results: The questionnaire was accessed 77 times, and 22 records were included in the analysis. The respondents provided valuable information regarding current research projects and recommendations for the future. Limitations: Bearing in mind the modest number of replies, all from respondents in Westernized countries, it is not known how representative the findings are. Conclusion: The survey generated three strategies for future postvention research: increase intercultural collaboration, increase theory-driven research, and build bonds between research and practice. Future surveys should include experiences with obtaining research grants and ethical approval for postvention studies.
KW - Bereavement
KW - Grief
KW - Postvention
KW - Research priorities
KW - Suicide
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U2 - 10.1027/0227-5910/a000459
DO - 10.1027/0227-5910/a000459
M3 - Article
C2 - 28468555
AN - SCOPUS:85021091755
SN - 0227-5910
VL - 38
SP - 202
EP - 206
JO - Crisis
JF - Crisis
IS - 3
ER -
