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The self-perceived impact of parental suicide in adolescence, of a father, on his daughter’s intimate, heterosexual relationships in adulthood
Williams, Sarah A. Gubi, Peter M.
Williams, Sarah A.
Gubi, Peter M.
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2023-07-06
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This research explores the self-perceived impact of parental suicide in adolescence, of a father, on his daughter’s intimate, heterosexual relationships in adulthood. The aim of the research was to ascertain if, and how, paternal suicide, in a young woman’s adolescence, affects her intimate, heterosexual relationships, in adulthood. Four participants who had lost their fathers to suicide between the ages of ten and nineteen, were interviewed, and transcripts were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The findings conclude that the majority of participants had experienced difficulties in establishing intimate relationships that fully met their needs. Participants perceived these factors were directly linked to their suicide loss. Four main Group Experiential Themes arose from the data: Isolation; connection with self and others; post-traumatic stress; and anxiety and shame. This research raises awareness for counsellors and helping professionals.
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Williams, S. A., & Gubi, P. M. (2024). The self-perceived impact of parental suicide in adolescence, of a father, on his daughter’s intimate, heterosexual relationships in adulthood. Illness, Crisis & Loss, 32(4), 659-676. https://doi.org/10.1177/10541373231186608
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SAGE Publications
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Illness, Crisis & Loss
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This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a published work that appeared in final form in [Illness, Crisis & Loss]. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.1177/10541373231186608
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1054-1373
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1552-6968