Waiting between war and loss: a qualitative study on the experience of ambiguous loss among Syrian refugees (opens in new tab)

IntroductionAmbiguous loss refers to individuals' lack of knowledge about the whereabouts or fate of loved ones due to traumatic events such as war or natural disasters. It is associated with significant economic, social, and psychological consequences, including grief, depression, and identity confusion.MethodsWe examined the psychological impact of ambiguous loss among 15 refugees displaced by the Syrian civil war. Participants (22 -53 years old; 9 women, 6 men) had experienced the disappea...