02215nam 2200469 450 991080951060332120200407145055.090-04-42950-610.1163/9789004429505(CKB)4100000010566128(OCoLC)1145625676(nllekb)BRILL9789004429505(MiAaPQ)EBC6135056(EXLCZ)99410000001056612820200616d2020 uy 0engurun| uuuuatxtrdacontentcrdamediardacarrierTerror management theory a practical review of research and application /Robert B. Arrowood, Cathy R. CoxLeiden, The Netherlands ;Boston :Brill,[2020]©20201 online resourceReligion and psychology90-04-42945-X Includes bibliographical references.Front Matter -- Copyright page -- Terror Management Theory.In Terror Management Theory: A Practical Review of Research and Application , Robert B. Arrowood and Cathy R. Cox discuss relevant research from an experimental, existential psychology tradition. Outlining the past thirty years of research within terror management, the authors discuss such topics as religion, close relations, politics and law, existential growth, and physical and mental health. Although the inevitable outcome of all humanity is death, according to terror management theory, we adhere to cultural worldviews and establish close relations in order to boost our self-esteem. Through these defences, we deny our death and attain a degree of immortality, staving off existential fear by being part of an enduring cultural system that will outlive any individual member.Brill Research Perspectives.FearPsychological aspectsFearPsychological aspects.152.46Arrowood Robert B.1709187Cox Cathy R.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910809510603321Terror management theory4098744UNINA