Deathing: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Psychosocial Withdrawal and Grief Before Death
Abstract
This article introduces the concept of deathing, a proposed descriptive framework for understanding gradual psychosocial withdrawal from relational roles, self-care, and meaningful participation in life prior to biological death.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
Death
Funerary Practices
and Mourning
Grief
Bereavement
and Mental Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 6 March 2026
- Language
- EN