Browsing HVL Open by Author "Dyregrov, Atle"
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A relational perspective on social support between bereaved and their networks after terror: A qualitative study.
Dyregrov, Kari; Kristensen, Pål; Dyregrov, Atle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The aim of this study is to increase the understanding of social network support after traumatic deaths and, by demonstrating the complexities of such encounters, to highlight whether such support may be totally beneficial. ... -
Anxiety and the Quality of Life of Children Living with Parental Cancer
Hauken, May; Senneseth, Mette; Dyregrov, Atle; Dyregrov, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: Previous research on children living with parental cancer has mainly focused on the psychosocial challenges, but few studies have explored their health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This is important to ... -
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Dyregrov, Atle; Dyregrov, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016) -
Can visiting the site of death be beneficial for bereaved families after terror? A qualitative study of parents’ and siblings’ experiences of visiting Utøya Island after the 2011 Norway terror attack
Kristensen, Pål; Dyregrov, Kari; Dyregrov, Atle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background. After the 2011 terror attack on Utøya Island, a collective visit was organized for bereaved families. There is limited knowledge whether bereaved families can benefit from such visits after terror. Objective. ... -
Death scene investigation: parents’ experiences
Heltne, Unni Marie; Dyregrov, Atle; Dyregrov, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)This article presents the results of a study undertaken to evaluate how parents experience voluntary Death Scene Investigation (DSI) in their homes. In total, 35 parents were interviewed using semi-structured qualitative ... -
Etterlattes opplevelser av medienes rapportering etter Utøya-terroren
Dyregrov, Kari; Kristensen, Pål; Dyregrov, Atle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016) -
Loss in the family – A reflection on how schools can support their students
Dyregrov, Atle; Dyregrov, Kari; Lytje, Martin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Each year, thousands of British schoolchildren experience the loss of a loved one. In this trying time, it is vital that school staff have a good understanding of how to offer support. Sadly, many school staff struggle ... -
Optimizing Social Network Support to Families Living With Parental Cancer: Research Protocol for the Cancer-PEPSONE Study
Hauken, May Aasebø; Senneseth, Mette; Dyregrov, Atle; Dyregrov, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article; Journal article, 2015)Background: Parental cancer can have a significant impact on a family's psychosocial functioning and quality of life, whereby the children’s situation is strongly related to parental coping and capacity. Such parents ask ... -
Parental relationships following the loss of a child
Dyregrov, Atle; Gjestad, Rolf; Dyregrov, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)To enhance understanding of parental relationships following the loss of a child, a questionnaire was sent to members of Norwegian bereavement support organizations. The sample consisted of 175 couples. Using the Dyadic ... -
Positive growth following trauma – clinical perspectives
Dyregrov, Atle; Dyregrov, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Although positive growth is possible following the loss of a loved one, meaning construction and redefinition of reality may represent a very difficult transition. Professionals must be careful in how they convey optimism ... -
Systematic early intervention for bereaved: study protocol of a pilot randomized controlled trial with families who suddenly lose a partner and a parent.
Pereira, Mariana S; Dyregrov, Kari; Hauken, May Aasebø; Senneseth, Mette; Dyregrov, Atle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)