Keywords
Grief; loss; identity; emerging adults
Abstract
Loss and grief are unfortunate forces of the human experience, highly variable in the experience of intensity and duration, not limited solely to death. Grief is the process that follows loss, and can be a transformative journey towards personal growth, healing, and reshaping one’s self-concept (Corless et al., 2014).
Individuals who have experienced the loss of a significant figure and have grappled with grief and bereavement during their childhood, adolescence, or emerging adulthood have yet to be thoroughly studied. The repercussions of navigating grief and bereavement during these formative years encompass intrapersonal relationships, coping mechanisms, resilience, and overall psychological well-being (Boyce et al., 2015).This bears significant relevance due to the implications associated with experiencing such traumatic or significant loss during these pivotal developmental stages, as these individuals are in the process of delineating their identities and sense of self, warranting investigation.
Thesis Completion Year
2024
Thesis Completion Semester
Fall
Thesis Chair
Steven Berman
College
College of Sciences
Department
Psychology
Thesis Discipline
Psychology
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus Access
None
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Marcon, Isabella S., "Grief, Identity Transformation, And Resilience In Emerging Adulthood Following Profound Loss" (2024). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 162.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/162
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