Mahat-Shamir Michal
School of Social Work, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel.
Death Stud. 2025;49(3):228-237. doi: 10.1080/07481187.2024.2318591. Epub 2024 Feb 19.
Congenital loss involves the loss of an immediate family member, specifically a parent or sibling, either during or prior to birth, and bears unique bereavement-related challenges. The current study investigated the unique congenital loss experiences of those who lost a twin sibling in utero. Through analysis of interviews with 18 Jewish Israeli participants who encountered this type of twin loss, a more comprehensive understanding of their experiences was attempted. The research employed a hybrid methodology, combining two qualitative thematic analysis methods: deductive and data-driven inductive approaches. The analysis revealed four themes: incoherency and uncertainty, ownership over a limited story, continuing an unborn bond, and the identity of a "twin-less" twin. The findings underscore the unique nature of twin loss in utero.
先天性丧亲之痛是指在出生期间或出生前失去直系家庭成员，特别是父母或兄弟姐妹，它带来了与丧亲相关的独特挑战。本研究调查了那些在子宫内失去双胞胎兄弟姐妹的人独特的先天性丧亲经历。通过对18名遭遇此类双胞胎丧亲之痛的以色列犹太参与者的访谈进行分析，试图更全面地了解他们的经历。该研究采用了混合方法，结合了两种定性主题分析方法：演绎法和数据驱动的归纳法。分析揭示了四个主题：不连贯和不确定性、对有限故事的所有权、延续未出生的纽带以及“无孪生兄弟姐妹”的身份。研究结果强调了子宫内双胞胎丧亲之痛的独特性质。
