The term 'Shiva' refers to the Jewish traditional practice of mourning for up to seven days following the burial of an immediate family member. During this time, grieving individuals are expected to...
Mourning is a natural response to loss that involves emotional, physical, and social changes. It is typically characterized by feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, regret, fear, and helplessness, among...
How does widowing interact with religious sexual expectations to shape post-loss sexual behavior, intimacy, and relational readiness?
The article presents an analysis of how the loss of a spouse...
Mourning and Sexual Restrictions
Different religious traditions have various practices related to sexuality after death. Some cultures require abstinence from all forms of physical contact for...
Sexual identity is an integral part of a person's self-image and can be influenced by various factors such as culture, upbringing, peer pressure, media, and personal experiences. During major...
Anticipatory grief refers to the emotional response that individuals may experience when they believe they will lose someone or something significant in their lives, such as a loved one or a pet....
Anticipatory grief is the psychological response to an impending loss. It can occur before the actual death of a loved one, such as when someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness or faces imminent...
Loss can take many forms, but one of the most difficult and universal forms is the passing of a loved one through death or separation. For some people, this loss may lead to a temporary or permanent...
Military Couples' Experience of Grief, Fear, and Trauma
Grief is an essential aspect of human life that cannot be avoided. Everyone experiences it differently, but some people are more likely to...
How does anticipation of loss and mortality shape sexual behavior, relational prioritization, and emotional investment in military contexts?
Sexual activity is an important part of life for most...