Norms and roles regarding death and grief

Norms and Roles Regarding Death and Grief Target Audience: Nurses Name: Institutional Affiliation: Course: Instructor: Date: Chao, F. (2020). Understanding Norms Surrounding Death and Grief in the Context of Pandemics-Challenges and Support in Response to COVID-19. Интеракция. Интервью. Интерпретация, 12(4), 46-52. The COVID-19 pandemic overhauled many experiences and expectations, changing the landscape of grieving. The article gives a view of the role of norms amid a pandemic, using the case of the COVID-19 pandemic. From a sociological lens, the objective was to explore the role of the Covid-19 pandemic in shaping grief experiences alongside social norms and values. Additionally, the author analyzed challenges faced by the grievers during the pandemic to strengthen support policies and plans targeting bereaved people during pandemics. During the pandemic, the introduction of lockdowns in many regions subjected individuals to a lonely grieving experience. Some who could not experience grief alone experienced profound stress, and others, in the worst cases, committed suicide. People process grief differently, and the availability of several support systems gives grievers several options. The highlight finding was that grief processing between individuals and groups is diverse, hence the need for timely, comprehensive, constant support. The importance of socio-cultural environment during grieving came out so clearly. In conclusion, healthcare professionals and other advisors must explore more support avenues for the bereaved. Edwards, B., Wagstaff, E., White, N., & Hudson, B. (2023). P-129 Gender roles, norms and impact on experiences of people affected by dying, death and bereavement–a service evaluation and qualitative study. A previous study reveals the apparent influence of gender in end-of-life experiences. Gender is positively associated with several aspects of death and grieving experiences. Bethan et al.(2023) delved into researching gender-sensitive practices geared toward improving end-of-life experiences for every individual. The study aimed to explore the effect of gender among palliative care patients, compounded with gender norms in accessing support. Routine data was collected from sampled hospices a...