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    Omega (Westport). 2009-2010;60(1):71-87.

    An internet tool to normalize grief.

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    Oregon Center for Applied Science, Eugene, OR 97401, USA.

    Abstract

    This research evaluated the efficacy of a psycho-educational Internet self-help tool to educate and support recently (1-6 months) bereaved individuals. The goal of the website was to help users normalize their grief to enhance their adaptive adjustment. A randomized controlled trial evaluated the gains in social cognitive theory constructs and state anxiety. Compared to the control group (N = 34), treatment participants (N = 33) reported significant multivariate gains (eta-square = .191). Significant program effects were obtained on all three outcome measures: attitude (eta-square = .177), self-efficacy (eta-square = .106), and state anxiety (eta-square = .083). These findings suggest the potential efficacy of an Internet-based grief support tool to enhance adaptive adjustment of the bereaved.

    PMID:
    20039532
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
    PMCID: PMC2802222
    Free PMC Article

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