Death anxiety in adult life—theoretical perspectives

Tomer, Adrian

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Death anxiety in adult life—theoretical perspectives

Tomer, Adrian·1992·Death Studies

DOI 10.1080/07481189208252594

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This review presents several theoretical approaches relevant to the study of death anxiety in adult and old age. Several philosophical approaches (existential and logical) are considered. The review of psychological approaches includes theories, such as personal construct theory, that have made an important contribution to the study of death anxiety. Other theories, which have been used less extensively, or which have not been used at all in research on death anxiety, are reviewed for their relevance to this area. They include approaches such as the self-concept discrepancy theory or theories of intellectual development in middle and old age. The discussion identifies several challenges faced by researchers in this field: operationalization of vague theoretical concepts, creative application of theories, integration of several approaches, and use of appropriate methods such as longitudinal or experimental designs.

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Authors: Tomer, A.
Affiliations: Pennsylvania State University (US)
Corresponding author: Tomer, Adrian
Venue: Death Studies
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 1992-11
Volume: 16
Issue: 6
Pages: 475-506
ISSN: 0748-1187 (ISSN-L)
1091-7683
DOI: 10.1080/07481189208252594
OpenAlex: W2030535928
Cited by: 107
References: 116
Citations by year: 2026: 3 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 2 · 2015: 6 · 2014: 5 · 2012: 6
FWCI: 0.69
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Death Studies (publishedVersion)
DigitalGeorgetown (Georgetown University Library) (submittedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
Social Sciences › Anthropology › Death, Funerary Practices, and Mourning
Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Aging and Gerontology Research
Keywords: fear of death, adulthood, old age, existentialism, logical philosophy, personal construct theory, theoretical integration

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