TY - JOUR
T1 - Understanding Young People's Relationship Breakups Using the Dual Processing Model of Coping and Bereavement
AU - McKiernan, Aidan
AU - Ryan, Patrick
AU - McMahon, Eimear
AU - Bradley, Stephen
AU - Butler, Ellen
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
PY - 2018/4/3
Y1 - 2018/4/3
N2 - The aim of the current study was to explore young people’s experiences of and adjustment to romantic relationship breakup by reference to the Dual Processing Model of Coping and Bereavement (DPM; Stroebe & Schut, 1999). Participants were 31 registered forum users and 10 forum moderators. Findings were based on thematic analyses of messages posted on an Internet-mediated discussion forum over a 12-month period. Coping responses include availing of emotional support, self-expression, distraction, and indulgence in substance use or changes in eating behaviors. There appeared to be a reprioritization of values and opportunities for personal development and engagement in new and fulfilling relationships. The themes identified in the analysis broadly map onto the main elements of the DPM.
AB - The aim of the current study was to explore young people’s experiences of and adjustment to romantic relationship breakup by reference to the Dual Processing Model of Coping and Bereavement (DPM; Stroebe & Schut, 1999). Participants were 31 registered forum users and 10 forum moderators. Findings were based on thematic analyses of messages posted on an Internet-mediated discussion forum over a 12-month period. Coping responses include availing of emotional support, self-expression, distraction, and indulgence in substance use or changes in eating behaviors. There appeared to be a reprioritization of values and opportunities for personal development and engagement in new and fulfilling relationships. The themes identified in the analysis broadly map onto the main elements of the DPM.
KW - Break-up
KW - coping
KW - dual processing model
KW - relationship dissolution
KW - young people
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85044069371&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/15325024.2018.1426979
DO - 10.1080/15325024.2018.1426979
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85044069371
SN - 1532-5024
VL - 23
SP - 192
EP - 210
JO - Journal of Loss and Trauma
JF - Journal of Loss and Trauma
IS - 3
ER -