Factors that affect loss and grief include such things as developmental stage, religious and cultural beliefs, and:
a. cause of death c. self-concept
b. previous experience with death d. educational status
A
The cause of death, either expected or unexpected, is yet another factor that influences the intensity of the grief response. In the event of unexpected death, such as death from a heart attack or stroke, the survivors experience shock but can usually work through the grief process without complications. Traumatic death, which is the result of violence, accident, or homicide, can create complicated grief experiences for the survivors.
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