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July 26, 2026Family RelationsOpen Access

Family Perspectives on Disappearance: Perceived Contributing Factors and Coping Strategies for Ambiguous Loss

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MGMartina La GammaPFPilar FloresJVJudith Velasco

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Overview

Randomized trial examines emotional impact and coping strategies for families of missing persons, highlighting inadequate support.

Key Points

  • This study examines how families interpret the disappearance of loved ones and the psychological effects involved.
  • Thirty-six relatives of missing persons participated in an online survey.
  • The survey included both closed- and open-ended questions.
  • Quantitative data were descriptively analyzed, and qualitative data underwent content analysis.
  • Most families attributed disappearances to involuntary circumstances like interpersonal conflicts and health vulnerabilities.
  • Participants reported intense emotional distress, including fear, guilt, and sadness, alongside a high number of psychological diagnoses post-disappearance.
  • Families expressed dissatisfaction with institutional support and highlighted the need for accessible mental health care.

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Gamma et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a84ed3aea3239cd78b3fhttps://doi.org/10.1111/fare.70299
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