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August 25, 2025Death StudiesOpen Access

A longitudinal study of sensory and quasi-sensory experiences following bereavement using interpretative phenomenological analysis

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Sensory experiences following bereavement foster meaningful ongoing connections with the deceased, enhancing emotional resilience.
Key themes include ‘the deceased as present’ and ‘maneuvering closeness,’ highlighting evolving emotional states over time.
The study utilized interpretative phenomenological analysis, based on semi-structured interviews across three intervals after bereavement.
Findings suggest that sensory experiences significantly influence how individuals relate to their loss and navigate grieving.

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Longitudinal qualitative study reveals sensory experiences impact bereavement, indicating ongoing connections with the deceased.

Hewson et al. (2025) studied this question.

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