The grieving process and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in young adults who lost a family member during the COVID-19 pandemic

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 2, 125 - 139, 30.12.2024

Esma Duray , Fedai Kabadayı

https://doi.org/10.34086/rteusbe.1529244

Öz

This study explores the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the grieving processes of young adults who lost a first-degree relative during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research was performed through in-depth interviews using qualitative research method and within the framework of phenomenological design. The study included eight young adults who had lost a first-degree relative due to Covid-19. Participants varied in age, gender, educational background, and whether they received psychological support. Findings indicate that participants' experiences were categorized into six main themes: loss and grieving process, thoughts, emotions, behaviors, coping strategies, and challenges. Several recommendations were made based on the themes identified.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Covid-19 pandemic, loss, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, young adult

Covid-19 Pandemisinde Birinci Derecede Yakınını Kaybetmiş Genç Yetişkinlerde Travma Sonrası Stres Bozukluğu Belirtileri ile Yas Süreci

Öz

Bu araştırma, Covid-19 pandemisi sırasında birinci dereceden yakınını kaybetmiş genç yetişkinlerin travma sonrası stres bozukluğu (TSSB) belirtileri ile yas süreçlerini incelemektedir. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılarak ve fenomenolojik desen çerçevesinde, derinlemesine görüşmeler aracılığıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmaya, Covid-19 kaynaklı birinci dereceden yakınını kaybetmiş 8 genç yetişkin katılmıştır. Katılımcılar, yaş, cinsiyet, eğitim durumu ve psikolojik destek alma durumlarına göre çeşitlilik göstermektedir. Çalışmanın bulguları, katılımcıların deneyimlerini altı ana tema etrafında toplamıştır; kayıp ve yas süreci, düşünceler, duygudurum, davranışlar, başa çıkma stratejileri ve zorluklar. Elde edilen temalar ışığında birtakım öneriler getirilmiştir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Covid-19 pandemisi, kayıp, yas, travma sonrası stres bozukluğu, genç yetişkin

Etik Beyan

Bu araştırma etik kurallara uygun olarak yürütülmüştür.

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