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Self-monitoring Prolonged Grief Symptoms in daily life using Experience Sampling Methodology

Wendt, L.A.D.M. (2024) Self-monitoring Prolonged Grief Symptoms in daily life using Experience Sampling Methodology.

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Abstract:Most bereaved individuals find ways to cope with their loss while others experience intense, enduring grief that severely impairs daily life, namely Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). This study explored the impact of self-monitoring using the Experience Sampling Method (ESM) on PGD symptoms and examined the relationship between perceived personal benefits from research participation and PGD severity. The study involved 74 bereaved participants who underwent a telephone interview (T1) to measure PGD symptoms, followed by a two-week ESM phase for monitoring PGD symptoms and contexts, and concluded with a second telephone interview (T2) to reassess PGD symptoms and evaluate perceived personal benefits. Results indicated that self-monitoring was associated with reduced PGD symptoms. However, the frequency of self-monitoring did not significantly correlate with PGD scores. Additionally, individuals who perceived greater personal benefits from participation tended to have higher PGD symptoms. These findings suggest that self-monitoring could be a helpful tool in reducing PGD symptoms, although the frequency of self-monitoring is not related. The positive association between perceived benefits and higher PGD scores implies that those with more severe symptoms find more value in the research participation. Further research is necessary to understand the underlying mechanisms and to confirm these results.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology BSc (56604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100312
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