Exploring the Relationship between Disenfranchised Grief, Embitterment and Gratitude among Women Undergone Pregnancy Loss

Abstract

Aim of the Study: Purpose of the present study is to examine the association between disenfranchised grief and embitterment for women who have undergone pregnancy loss. The study also plans to explore the buffering impact of gratitude on the relationship of disenfranchised grief and embitterment.

Methodology: Data from 200 married women who experience pregnancy loss was collected in person and online by using purposive sampling technique. For data collection three reliable scales were used, namely Perinatal Grief Scale (PGS) for disenfranchised grief, Post Traumatic Embitterment Disorder Self-Rating Scale (PTED) for embitterment, and The Gratitude Questionnaire – Six Item Form (GQ-6) for measuring gratitude.

Findings: Findings revealed that as disenfranchised grief increases embitterment also increases. Gratitude act as moderators between disenfranchised grief and embitterment. Gratitude helps to cope with embitterment.

Conclusion: The study found a strong positive correlation between disenfranchised grief and embitterment. Gratitude significantly moderates the relationship between disenfranchised grief and embitterment.