Sammanfattning
Grief support groups can provide essential help for bereaved in a difficult time of life. This article
presents results (from quantitative data) in part two of our nationwide study on grief support groups in
Norway, and shed a light on the participants' experiences. The sample consisted of 262 bereaved
that had participated in various types of grief groups. One of the main findings was that although
most were satisfied with the participation, as many as one third of the participants had expectations
to the group that were not met. This had implications on both satisfaction, and probability of
completing the participation. Group composition and leadership also affected the experiences. This
implies that by communicating the group’s objectives and content to the participants in advance,
participants are better able to assess whether the group is suitable for them.