Abstract

This study aimed to validate the Grief-Related Avoidance Questionnaire(GRAQ) developed by Shear et al(2007) according to domestic situations. The final items for the K-GRAQ were constructed with consent and review from the original authors. Subsequently, the reliability and validity of the scale were tested on 483 adults aged between 19 and 60 who had experienced bereavement in intimate relationships between 6 months and 20 years of the loss. The reliability of the K-GRAQ was deemed satisfactory, as evidenced by its internal consistency, total-item correlations, and test-retest reliability. Exploratory factor analysis (n=241) and confirmatory factor analysis (n=242) were conducted to confirm the factor structure of the K-GRAQ. While exploratory factor analysis revealed a two-factor solution, the fit indices favored the three-factor model proposed by the original authors. Additionally, convergent validity was confirmed through correlation analysis between the K-GRAQ and the symptoms of complicated grief, depression, and anxiety. Finally, the significance and limitations of this study were discussed.