Journal article
A Longitudinal Study of the Impact of a Suicide Bereavement Service on People Bereaved by Suicide
Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, Vol.92(2), pp.703-721
2025
PMID: 37423761
Abstract
Whilst the body of research on the impacts of suicide bereavement interventions continues to grow, there is little understanding of the impact over time. This study measured changes in suicidality, levels of loneliness and grief reactions over time between those receiving support from a community-based suicide bereavement service (StandBy) compared with those that did not receive this support. Data were collected through an online survey with participation at baseline being varying times post loss, and three-months post-baseline (StandBy n = 174, Comparison n = 322). Statistical analysis included linear mixed-effects modelling for repeated measures. Results were consistent with earlier studies showing the positive impact of StandBy on participants’ grief responses, loneliness and suicidality, specifically within the first 12 months after their loss. However, these outcomes were not retained over time, with the exception of suicidality. Further longitudinal studies consisting of more than two time-points and a greater period between time-points is warranted.
Details
- Title
- A Longitudinal Study of the Impact of a Suicide Bereavement Service on People Bereaved by Suicide
- Authors
- Victoria Visser (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of HealthRebecca Tretheway (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Public Health
- Publication details
- Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, Vol.92(2), pp.703-721
- Publisher
- Sage Publications, Inc.
- Date published
- 2025
- DOI
- 10.1177/00302228231188751
- ISSN
- 1541-3764; 0030-2228
- PMID
- 37423761
- Grant note
- StandBy National
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99741797702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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