Current Status on Studies of Bereaved Family in Korea: Research Trends for 1994-2013.
10.14475/kjhpc.2014.17.3.134
- Author:
Yu Rim CHA
1
Author Information
1. Institute of Social Welfare, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. goyurim@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Bereavement;
Family;
Review Literature as Topic;
Research/trends
- MeSH:
Bereavement;
Child;
Humans;
Korea;
Parents;
Qualitative Research;
Review Literature as Topic;
Widowhood
- From:Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
2014;17(3):134-141
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to identify the current status of studies of bereaved families in Korea. METHODS: We reviewed 97 studies of bereaved families, which were published between 1994 and 2013 in Korea. The studies were classified in three groups according to time, subjects, and topic. RESULTS: First, the number of bereaved family-related studies has increased since 2010. Second, most studies focused on the whole family, and middle-age widows were also popular subjects. Third, the most popular topic was a relationship between certain variables. CONCLUSION: First, variables and their relations among themselves should be approached through an integrated study. Second, a systematic review is needed to assess the effects of interventions on the bereaved. Third, a qualitative research method is needed to broaden and deepen our understanding about the middle-age widowers, parents who lost their children and children who lost their parents.
