Parents Bereaved by Suicide |
Death by Suicide in the Family: Grief Outcomes for Parents and Siblings
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Thank you for considering completing this online survey. The loss of a child to suicide is a devastating experience, yet little is known about the affect this has on surviving family members. We are interested in how the death of a child by suicide impacts relationships of surviving family members, particularly, on the well-being of surviving siblings. We hope this study will help us better understand and meet the needs of families bereaved by suicide.
Who can participate?
Adults over the age of 18 years who have survived the death of a child under the age of 20 by suicide in the past 5 years. If you know of someone who meets this criteria, please recommend the questionnaire to them.
What are you being asked to do?
We would like you to complete this anonymous online questionnaire, containing a series of questions, about how you felt at the time of your child's death and also about your present state of well-being. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers. The questionnaire should take about an hour to complete.
Alternatively, you may prefer instead, to have a personal interview with a clinical interviewer. We are interested in interviewing siblings and parents from the same family who have been bereaved by suicide. This is totally voluntary, if you would like to have an interview please email Liz Adams at: Elizabeth.adams@griffithuni.edu.au. In the interview, you will be asked about your child, what it was like for you and your other children after the loss of your child and your present state of well-being. With your permission the interview will be recorded and the information you provide will be remain confidential. This interview may take up to two hours and will be done at a time and place that is convenient to you. It can be arranged to be held face-to-face or by telephone. If you prefer, the interview can be scheduled over two shorter sessions.
Are there any risks to you if you participate?
There are no risks. However, some questions may be a little personal, eg, asking about your family relationships and how you feel, but they are not designed to cause you embarrassment or distress. You may find it distressing to think and talk about your loved one. If needed, counselling support is available 24 hours 7 days a week at Lifeline on 13 11 14, The Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Association Inc (SOSBSA) on 1300 767 022, the Suicide Call back Service on 1300 659 467, help is also available at: http://www.supportlink.com.au/standby.cfm. You may also contact the researchers listed brow for referral. Your responses are extremely helpful to our research. However, if you do not want to answer any questions, you don’t have to. Your participation is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time without providing an explanation.
Are there any benefits to you if you participate?
There are no direct benefits to you. However, you will be helping us better understand the challenges faced by survivors of suicide. First year Griffith University students may claim 60 minutes course credit for research participation. In addition, you may choose to go into a draw to win a $100 JB-HiFi voucher or $100 Ticketek voucher by completing the prize draw page. The contact email you supply for the prize draw will NOT be linked to your responses to the questionnaire in any way.
Who can participate?
Adults over the age of 18 years who have survived the death of a child under the age of 20 by suicide in the past 5 years. If you know of someone who meets this criteria, please recommend the questionnaire to them.
What are you being asked to do?
We would like you to complete this anonymous online questionnaire, containing a series of questions, about how you felt at the time of your child's death and also about your present state of well-being. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers. The questionnaire should take about an hour to complete.
Alternatively, you may prefer instead, to have a personal interview with a clinical interviewer. We are interested in interviewing siblings and parents from the same family who have been bereaved by suicide. This is totally voluntary, if you would like to have an interview please email Liz Adams at: Elizabeth.adams@griffithuni.edu.au. In the interview, you will be asked about your child, what it was like for you and your other children after the loss of your child and your present state of well-being. With your permission the interview will be recorded and the information you provide will be remain confidential. This interview may take up to two hours and will be done at a time and place that is convenient to you. It can be arranged to be held face-to-face or by telephone. If you prefer, the interview can be scheduled over two shorter sessions.
Are there any risks to you if you participate?
There are no risks. However, some questions may be a little personal, eg, asking about your family relationships and how you feel, but they are not designed to cause you embarrassment or distress. You may find it distressing to think and talk about your loved one. If needed, counselling support is available 24 hours 7 days a week at Lifeline on 13 11 14, The Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Association Inc (SOSBSA) on 1300 767 022, the Suicide Call back Service on 1300 659 467, help is also available at: http://www.supportlink.com.au/standby.cfm. You may also contact the researchers listed brow for referral. Your responses are extremely helpful to our research. However, if you do not want to answer any questions, you don’t have to. Your participation is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time without providing an explanation.
Are there any benefits to you if you participate?
There are no direct benefits to you. However, you will be helping us better understand the challenges faced by survivors of suicide. First year Griffith University students may claim 60 minutes course credit for research participation. In addition, you may choose to go into a draw to win a $100 JB-HiFi voucher or $100 Ticketek voucher by completing the prize draw page. The contact email you supply for the prize draw will NOT be linked to your responses to the questionnaire in any way.