Feeling Prepared for Death: Psychological and Behavioral Factors
Author Information
Author(s): Selovin Fabio, Rupprecht Fiona, Nikitin Jana
Primary Institution: Institute of Psychology / Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Hypothesis
Different behavioral and psychological factors influence the subjective feeling of preparedness for death depending on the perceived temporal distance to death.
Conclusion
The study found that fear of death is the strongest predictor of feeling prepared for death, rather than formal or informal death preparations.
Supporting Evidence
- The study focused on subjective feelings of preparedness for death rather than formal arrangements.
- Fear of death was identified as the strongest negative predictor of feeling prepared.
- Generativity and opportunities for being generative influenced feelings of preparedness for those close to death.
Takeaway
This study looked at how people feel about being ready for death and found that being scared of death makes them feel less prepared.
Methodology
Participants were asked about their feelings of preparedness for death and their experiences with death preparation and attitudes.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 51 to 95 years, with an average age of 63 and 48% female.
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