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9780826170125

Older Adults' Views on Death

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  • ISBN13:

    9780826170125

  • ISBN10:

    0826170129

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-07-08
  • Publisher: Springer Pub Co
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Summary

Univ. of West Lafayette, IN. An empirically-based study of geriatrics examines the influence of family relations, religious beliefs, age-related health changes, culture, and more on personal meanings, fears and views of death. Gerontologists will gain a more realistic understanding in order to provide a more effective intervention and emotional support.

Author Biography

Victor G. Cicirelli is professor of Developmental and Aging Psychology in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Table of Contents

List of Tables
vi
Preface ix
Introduction and Study Method
1(34)
Sociocultural Meanings of Death
35(35)
Personal Meanings of Death
70(47)
Fear of Death
117(34)
Views and Expectations About the Dying Process
151(41)
The Influence of Religion on Views of Death
192(55)
The Influence of Health on Views of Death
247(26)
The Influence of Family Relationships on Views of Death
273(41)
Death Meanings, Death Fears, and the Dying Process: Some Interrelationships
314(27)
Conclusions and Implications
341(23)
References 364(18)
Index 382

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