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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782548303321

Autore

Cicirelli Victor G

Titolo

Older adults' views on death [[electronic resource] /] / Victor G. Cicerelli

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, c2002

ISBN

1-281-81843-7

9786611818432

0-8261-7014-5

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (401 p.)

Disciplina

155.9/37/0846

Soggetti

Death - Psychological aspects

Older people - Psychology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Tables; Preface; 1. Introduction and Study Method; 2. Sociocultural Meanings of Death; 3. Personal Meanings of Death; 4. Fear of Death; 5. Views and Expectations About the Dying Process; 6. The Influence of Religion on Views of Death; 7. The Influence of Health on Views of Death; 8. The Influence of Family Relationships on Views of Death; 9. Death Meanings, Death Fears, and the Dying Process: Some Interrelationships; 10. Conclusions and Implications; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This empirically-based study of older adults ranging in age from 70-90 years examines the influence of family relations, religious beliefs, age-related health changes, culture, and more on personal meanings of death, fears of death, and views of the dying process. Gerontologists will gain a more realistic understanding of all of the factors influencing an older individual's view of death and the dying process. These views impact the development of both effective interventions to provide appropriate emotional support and coping strategies to help persons deal with fears of approaching death.