Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia
Living beyond the unanticipated sudden death of a partner : A phenomenological study
Abstract
dc:descriptionThis research project used a Husserlian phenomenologlcal approach to explore grief and Its Impact upon men and women who have experienced the sudden and unanticipated death of his or her partner. The use of Husserllan phenomenologlcal research Into thanatologlcal study Is a valuable method of exposing the experiences of bereaved people In a vibrant and deep manner. Husserlian phenomenology allowed the surviving partner to reveal every aspect of his or her everyday life and experlencas. It Included what grief meant to them, how It was manifested In their everyday lives and how their partner's death had Impacted upon his or her relationship with themselves, with others and the world. The stories told by the surviving partner were unique, however shared common themes.
Degree
thesis:*- Grantor dc:publisher
- Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia
- Year dc:date
- 2005
Author and committee
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- Rodger, Martin L.
Subjects
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dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/647
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:ro.ecu.edu.au:theses-1648