Young people's experiences of loss and bereavement : towards an interdisciplinary approach

"This intellectually stimulating book demonstrates the authors are well-read and possess elegant synthesizing skills. ... I found the authors to be wise and insightful and their presentation of ideas complex and balanced." Omega: Journal of Death and Dying "What it does extremely well, and, indeed, uniquely is provide a wide and deep exploration of the extensive, often bewildering and conflicting, literature about the experiences of young people, loss and bereavement, drawing from it useful conclusions as well as identifying gaps in the research, and pointing to possible ways forward." BereavementCare What is the significance of death in contemporary society? How do young people come to terms with loss and bereavement? Evidence shows that bereavement is an issue that touches the lives of the majority of young people, and yet it is often left to the province of specialists. This timely book provides the first in-depth, interdisciplinary overview of our knowledge and theorizing of bereavement and young people including the voices of young people, as well as major statistical studies of cohorts of young people followed over many years. Taking a broad sweep across a great range of relevant literatures, this book breaks new ground in spanning theoretical issues and empirical research to examine critically what we know about this important – but often neglected – issue. It also features in-depth original case studies of young people who have experienced bereavement and uses these as a basis for exploring how loss and bereavement impact upon young people’s lives. Young People’s Experiences of Loss and Bereavement provides essential reading on issues of loss, change and bereavement for students, researchers and professionals across a wide range of health and social care disciplines, especially those involving family and youth work. Annotation Evidence shows that bereavement is an issue that touches the lives of the great majority of young people, and yet it is often left to the province of specialist experts. This timely and accessible book provides the first in-depth, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary overview of our knowledge and theorising of bereavement and young people - from the voices of young people themselves, to major statistical studies of cohorts of young people followed over many years. Rooted in the authorĐ#8217;s background in family sociology, but taking a broad sweep across a great range of relevant literatures, it breaks new ground in spanning theoretical issues and empirical research to examine critically what we know on this important Đ#8211; but often neglected Đ#8211; issue in the lives of young people generally, as individuals and as participants in a variety of social contexts and institutions. In considering this difficult and potentially disruptive issue in the lives of young people, Jane Ribbens McCarthy demands that academics and researchers seek new ways to provide interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding that is both academically robust and practically relevant. A focus on Đ#8216;meaningĐ#8217; is highlighted as potentially providing a way forward in crossing disciplinary divides. Contributors: Julie Jessop; Jane Ribbens McCarthy; Sue Sharpe Everyone From Health Care Workers To Family Therapists Will Find A Treasure Trove Of Insight Into How Young People Deal With The Deaths Of Loved Ones. This Book Draws Together A Range Of Research And Includes Narrative-based Case Studies To Compose A Comprehensive Overview Of Various Theories And Research. Knowledge Production In Context -- Young People, Death And Bereavement In Contemporary Western Societies -- The Perspectives Of Young People / Sue Sharpe, Jane Ribbens Mccarthy, Julie Jessop -- Bereavement As A 'risk' Factor In Young People's Lives -- The Social Contexts Of Bereavement Experiences And Interventions / Julie Jessop, Jane Ribbens Mccarthy -- Knowledge, 'meaning' And Interdisciplinarity. Jane Ribbens Mccarthy. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [213]-234) And Index. Examines what is known about young people's experiences of loss and bereavement, which is a key area of growth in health and welfare. This work draws a range of research, and includes narrative-based case studies to compose a critical overview of various theories and research, pointing to possibilities in the field