In several studies of the benefits of searching for meaning in the loss of a loved one,which individuals were likely to show the most distress in the long run?

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Individuals who tried but failed to find meaning in their loss were likely to show the most distress in the long run. This may be because they faced the emotional pain of the loss, but did not gain any sense of purpose or understanding from it. Those who were able to find some meaning in the loss, even without the benefit of religion, may have been able to cope better and find some level of acceptance or peace. The other options (B and D) do not necessarily indicate a clear relationship to long-term distress.

In Several Studies of the Benefits of Searching for Meaning