A theoretical exploration of death anxiety

Mark Hoelterhoff

A theoretical exploration of death anxiety

Mark Hoelterhoff

University of Cumbria

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Abstract

Death anxiety is examined from several frameworks in an attempt to understand it better. The frameworks are grounded in existential, Freudian, cognitive-behavioural, Becker’s sociological perspective and Terror management theory. These perspectives are chosen not only because they address death anxiety, but they also provide an important range of perspectives. This theoretical exploration provides an investigation into similar strands throughout all perspectives of death anxiety and highlights any marked differences.

Original language	English
Pages	1-17
Volume	1
No.	2
Specialist publication	Journal of Applied Psychology and Social Science
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2015

Keywords

death anxiety
theoretical review
cognitive-behavioural
terror management

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