title: Adolescent response to the death of a parent.
abstract: Participants in the present study, while between the ages of 12 and 19, had a parent die. The death had occurred not less than 6 months and not more than 5 years prior to psychological testing and interview. The effects of loss, as assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory and other measures, were considered in relation to a number of independent factors. Factors found to influence healthy adaptation included high levels of informal social support postloss, good relations with the surviving parent prior to loss, a balanced personality style, and presence of religious beliefs.
authors.affiliation: Sunnybrook Medical Center, 278 Indian Road, M6R 2X2, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Gray