A Literature Review: Pet Bereavement and Coping Mechanisms.
J Appl Anim Welf Sci
; 26(3): 285-299, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
The loss of a companion animal results in millions of pet owners grieving annually. To date, little information has been synthesized on the grief response and coping mechanisms of bereaved pet owners. The aim of this review was to examine the relationship between pet loss and owner grief response. Major themes included factors that influence the grief response, the disenfranchised nature surrounding pet loss, ambiguous pet loss and coping mechanisms used. Across the 48 studies included in this review, bereaved pet owners frequently reported feelings of embarrassment and loneliness following the loss of their pet. Types of coping mechanisms used by bereaved pet owners were identified and included isolation, social support, continuing bonds, memorialization, religion, and relationships with other animals. Overall, this review was able to identify a consensus among the literature that bereaved pet owners are likely to experience disenfranchisement surrounding their loss. Based on the present findings, suggestions for future research include a focus on the effectiveness of coping mechanisms used by bereaved pet owners.
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MEDLINE
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Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Systematic_reviews
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Animals
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En
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J Appl Anim Welf Sci
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
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Estados Unidos