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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the 3 dimensions of death acceptance (i.e., neutral, approach, and escape) and grief symptomatology, as well as whether the relationship between neutral acceptance and grief symptoms was mediated by meaning in life. Data were collected from 160 bereaved individuals. Only neutral acceptance was significantly associated with grief symptomatology; the relationship between the 2 variables was mediated by meaning in life. Participants who perceived death as a natural part of life reported having a greater sense of meaning in their lives, which, in turn, predicted lower grief symptomatology.
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*p < .05. **p < .01. ***p < .001.
Note. N = 160. Rel. to deceased = relationship to deceased; Cause = cause of death; Postloss help = whether or not participants sought professional psychological help after bereavement. 95% CI = 95% confidence interval. a Unstandardized regression coefficient. b Standardized beta weight.*p < .05. **p < .01. ***p < .001.