Data on Cancer Reported by Fiona E. J. McDonald and Colleagues (Bereavement guilt among young adults impacted by caregivers' cancer: Associations with attachment style, experiential avoidance, and psychological flexibility).

A recent study conducted in Sydney, Australia explored the experiences of bereavement guilt among young adults who had lost a parent or guardian to cancer. The study examined the associations between attachment style, experiential avoidance, psychological flexibility, and bereavement guilt in order to inform psychosocial interventions for this population. The findings revealed that anxious attachment to the deceased was positively associated with bereavement guilt, and this relationship was partially mediated by experiential avoidance. The study also found that bereavement guilt was negatively associated with psychological flexibility and engagement with bereavement counseling. While further research is needed, these findings may be helpful in selecting therapeutic approaches for young adults impacted by caregivers' cancer. [Extracted from the article]