Models and theories that can guide grief and bereavement information interventions : an information behaviour lens
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Fourie, Ina
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University of Borås
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Information behaviour in grief, bereavement, death, dying and its
influence on the development of information interventions is understudied.
Although pragmatic and evidence-based practices work well, theoretical and
conceptual models, research findings and theories should inform grief and
bereavement information interventions developed by specialist counsellors.
Extensive literature on death, dying, grief and bereavement counselling/therapy
and information behaviour per se, does not address this need. This paper reports
on work in progress exploring existing theories and models that might guide
research.
METHOD: Scoping review of literature from applicable disciplines (health, social
work, religion, psychology, library/information science) for theories/models
reported in grief and bereavement counselling and bereavement information
intervention design. The focus is on information behaviour and all related
information activities.
ANALYSIS: Two tables based on a content analysis that show theories/models that
hold value for information interventions and studies of information behaviour.
RESULTS: The analysis reveals a spectrum of theories including grief theory, grief
stage theory, theory of motivated information management. Models for
consideration include bereavement model, transtheoretical model (narratives),
social interaction model.
CONCLUSION: Information behaviour research should continue to strive in
conceptually and theoretically informing grief and bereavement information
interventions, practices and work in grief and bereavement counselling.
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This article forms part of a special Issue : proceedings of the 15th ISIC - The Information Behaviour Conference, Aalborg, Denmark, August 26-29, 2024.
Keywords
Bereavment, Grief, Information interventions, Models, Theories, SDG-03: Good health and well-being, SDG-04: Quality education
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being
SDG-04:Quality Education
SDG-04:Quality Education
Citation
Fourie, I. (2024). Models and theories that can guide grief and bereavement information interventions: an information behaviour lens. Information Research an International Electronic Journal, 29(2), 302–321. https://doi.org/10.47989/ir292828