OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Understanding of Life's Final Chapter
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research on Death and Dying:
The journal emphasizes research that crosses disciplinary boundaries, integrating perspectives from psychology, sociology, anthropology, medicine, and religious studies to provide a holistic understanding of death and dying. - Exploration of Grief and Bereavement:
A core focus of the journal is the study of grief processes, including complicated grief, disenfranchised grief, and the impact of grief on mental health, exploring both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. - Cultural and Societal Perspectives on Death:
The journal publishes research highlighting how cultural, social, and historical contexts shape perceptions and practices related to death, dying, and bereavement. - Impact of Psychological Factors on Death Anxiety:
Research on the psychological aspects of death, including death anxiety, coping mechanisms, and the effects of loss on mental health, is a significant area of focus. - Innovative Practices in End-of-Life Care:
The journal promotes studies on emerging practices in palliative and end-of-life care, including the role of healthcare professionals and alternative care models. - Policy and Ethical Considerations:
Research addressing ethical dilemmas, policy implications, and the legal aspects of death and dying, including assisted dying and end-of-life decisions, is also central to the journal's aims.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Grief and Mourning:
A significant increase in research examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered grief experiences, mourning practices, and bereavement support systems has emerged, highlighting the profound impact of global crises on death and dying. - Digital Grief and Virtual Memorialization:
There is a notable trend toward exploring how digital platforms and social media facilitate ongoing relationships with the deceased and impact grieving processes, reflecting changes in communication and memorialization practices. - Intersection of Grief with Mental Health:
Emerging studies are increasingly focusing on the connections between grief, mental health, and psychological well-being, including the effects of grief on anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic growth. - Cultural Competence in End-of-Life Care:
Research emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive practices in end-of-life care and bereavement support is gaining traction, addressing the diverse needs of different populations. - Narrative and Creative Approaches to Grief:
An increasing number of studies are utilizing narrative and creative methodologies to explore grief experiences, indicating a shift towards understanding grief as a complex, multifaceted process.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Views on Grief Stages:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional stage theories of grief, such as Kübler-Ross's model, as newer frameworks emphasizing complexity and individual variability gain prominence. - Purely Clinical Perspectives on Grief:
Research that focuses solely on clinical outcomes without considering social or cultural contexts is becoming less common, as there is a growing recognition of the importance of holistic approaches to grief. - Static Approaches to Death Education:
There has been a decline in research promoting static or one-size-fits-all death education models, with a shift toward more dynamic, culturally sensitive approaches. - Focus on Physical Processes of Dying:
Studies concentrating solely on the physiological aspects of dying without considering psychological, social, or emotional dimensions are receiving less attention. - Individualistic Perspectives on Bereavement:
Research that solely examines individual experiences of grief, without addressing community and relational dimensions, is becoming less prevalent, reflecting a shift toward more collective understandings of bereavement.
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