Martin's wife died suddenly in a traumatic accident. He believes it was a senseless death with no point. Jack's wife died in a similar manner. Jack believes his wife's death has provided an opportunity for the family to develop a foundation serving others with her life insurance benefits. Jack and Martin will probably cope equally well with their tragic circumstances.

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Jack's perspective of finding meaning or a positive outcome (creating a foundation) in his wife's death is likely to help him cope better with the tragedy compared to Martin, who sees the death as senseless and without point. Positive reframing and finding meaning in loss are coping mechanisms associated with better psychological adjustment.

Martin's Wife Died Suddenly in a Traumatic Accident