TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring the Loss and Disenfranchised Grief of Animal Care Workers.
AU - Marton, Benjamin
AU - Kilbane, Teresa
AU - Nelson-Becker, Holly
PY - 2019/1/1
Y1 - 2019/1/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - loss
KW - disenfranchised grief
KW - animal care workers
KW - healing
UR - https://ecommons.luc.edu/socialwork_facpubs/87
U2 - 10.1080/07481187.2018.1519610
DO - 10.1080/07481187.2018.1519610
M3 - Article
JO - Social Work: School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Other Works
JF - Social Work: School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Other Works
ER -