One partner of a homosexual couple dies. The surviving partner will most likely experience which type of grief?
a. disenfranchised grief c. uncomplicated grief
b. dysfunctional grief d. anticipatory grief
A
Uncomplicated grief is a grief reaction that normally follows a significant loss. It runs a predictable course that ends with the resumption of normal life. Anticipatory grief is the occurrence of grief work before an expected loss. This type of grief may lead to family members' distancing themselves and not being able to provide support. Dysfunctional grief is when the person experiencing the grief does not progress through the stages or fails to demonstrate the behaviors commonly associated with grief. Disenfranchised grief contributes to dysfunctional grief. It is grief experienced in situations where grief is discouraged and social supports are absent, such as in the death of partners of gays and lesbians.
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