Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2019
Publication Title
Death Studies
Pages
1-11
Publisher Name
Taylor and Francis
Publisher Location
United Kingdom
Abstract
This article explores the psychological distress of Animal Care Workers (ACWs), and the disenfranchisement of this distress through mixed methods study conducted as an online survey. In all, 139 participants responded about their experiences as an ACW, related psychological distress, and the systemic disenfranchisement of distress. Findings indicate that nearly half of ACWs experienced symptoms of depression in the previous month. Over 66% indicated it was difficult to cope. Limited support often resulted in a disenfranchized loss. Implications suggest ACW distress and disenfranchisement related to animals they serve is similar to that of individuals who lose animal companions.
Identifier
10.1080/07481187.2018.1519610
Recommended Citation
Marton, Benjamin; Kilbane, Teresa; and Nelson-Becker, Holly. Exploring the Loss and Disenfranchised Grief of Animal Care Workers.. Death Studies, , : 1-11, 2019. Retrieved from Loyola eCommons, Social Work: School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Other Works, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2018.1519610
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Copyright Statement
© 2019 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Comments
Author Posting © The Authors, 2019. This is the author's version of the work. The definitive version was published in Death Studies, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2018.1519610