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Sheikh Choukami1, M, Hasiri Rizi2, A, Heidarieh3, F S, HoseinAbadi4, M, Dabbaghha5* Z. (2025). Coping Strategies as Moderators of Bereavement Experience and Psychological disorders in Mothers who have Lost their Child in a Short Time. Iranian Journal of Educational Sociology. 8(3),
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Masoumeh Sheikh Choukami1,1 
, Abbas Hasiri Rizi2,2 , Fatemeh Sadat Heidarieh3,3 , Masoumeh HoseinAbadi4,4 , Zahra Dabbaghha55
, Abbas Hasiri Rizi2,2 , Fatemeh Sadat Heidarieh3,3 , Masoumeh HoseinAbadi4,4 , Zahra Dabbaghha55
1- 1. Department of Psychology, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1434-2425. masume.mm.sh@gmail.com.
2- 2. Department of Psychology, Isfahan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran. abbas.h1361@gmail.com. https://www.orcid.org/0009-0009-5925-7568
3- 3. Department of psychology, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran. Fateme.s.heidarie@gmail.com. https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8636-4548
4- 4. Department of Psychology, Alborz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran. tiba.hosaini@gmail.com. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9188-863X
5- 5. Department of Psychology, Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran corresponding authors' email: samenolaeme88@yahoo.com.https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7339-4298
2- 2. Department of Psychology, Isfahan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran. abbas.h1361@gmail.com. https://www.orcid.org/0009-0009-5925-7568
3- 3. Department of psychology, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran. Fateme.s.heidarie@gmail.com. https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8636-4548
4- 4. Department of Psychology, Alborz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran. tiba.hosaini@gmail.com. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9188-863X
5- 5. Department of Psychology, Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran corresponding authors' email: samenolaeme88@yahoo.com.https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7339-4298
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Objective: Losing a child is incredibly distressing for a mother, causing more intense and complicated grief compared to other types of loss. This study aims to examine how coping strategies can help alleviate the emotional burden of losing a child and reduce the risk of developing mental health issues in mothers who have recently experienced this tragedy.
Methods and Materials: The current study utilized a descriptive-correlational research approach and a cross-sectional research design, using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The statistical population for this study consisted of mothers who had experienced the loss of a child within a short timeframe (between one to six years) due to various causes. These mothers resided in Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad, and data collection occurred between July and November of 2023. A sample of 111 individuals was selected using a convenient method. The research instruments employed included the coping strategies questionnaire (CSQ), Grief Experience Questionnaire (GEQ), and Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL90). The researchers used SPSS version 27 software to conduct descriptive statistics. They analyzed path and standard coefficients using SmartPLS version 4 and Jamovi software version 2.4.14.
Findings: According to the findings, the variable of Coping strategies played a significant role as a moderator in the relationship between the guilt variable and Psychoticism (β=-0.354, P<0.001). Similarly, coping strategies also served as a significant moderator for the relationship between Judgment and Psychoticism (β=-0.177, P=0.004). Additionally, coping strategies played a notable role as a moderator for the relationship between Shame and Psychoticism (β=-0.149, P=0.022).
Conclusion: According to the results of the study, it is crucial to grasp the Bereavement Experience encountered by individuals and how coping strategies for dealing with it and having a network of support can assist mothers who have lost a loved one.
Methods and Materials: The current study utilized a descriptive-correlational research approach and a cross-sectional research design, using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The statistical population for this study consisted of mothers who had experienced the loss of a child within a short timeframe (between one to six years) due to various causes. These mothers resided in Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad, and data collection occurred between July and November of 2023. A sample of 111 individuals was selected using a convenient method. The research instruments employed included the coping strategies questionnaire (CSQ), Grief Experience Questionnaire (GEQ), and Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL90). The researchers used SPSS version 27 software to conduct descriptive statistics. They analyzed path and standard coefficients using SmartPLS version 4 and Jamovi software version 2.4.14.
Findings: According to the findings, the variable of Coping strategies played a significant role as a moderator in the relationship between the guilt variable and Psychoticism (β=-0.354, P<0.001). Similarly, coping strategies also served as a significant moderator for the relationship between Judgment and Psychoticism (β=-0.177, P=0.004). Additionally, coping strategies played a notable role as a moderator for the relationship between Shame and Psychoticism (β=-0.149, P=0.022).
Conclusion: According to the results of the study, it is crucial to grasp the Bereavement Experience encountered by individuals and how coping strategies for dealing with it and having a network of support can assist mothers who have lost a loved one.
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Received: 2025/02/28 | Accepted: 2025/10/2 | Published: 2025/10/2
Received: 2025/02/28 | Accepted: 2025/10/2 | Published: 2025/10/2
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