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Applying terror management theory as a framework to understand the impact of heightened mortality salience on children, adolescents, and their parents: A systematic review.

Authors :
Kilpatrick, Mataya
Hutchinson, Ana
Maniasa, Elizabeth
Bouchoucha, Stéphane L.
Source :
Death Studies. 2023, Vol. 47 Issue 7, p814-826. 13p. 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Terror Management Theory (TMT) posits that controlling death anxiety is a driving force behind many aspects of social behavior. The objective in this systematic review was to explore how TMT is used to explain children's, adolescents', and parents' behavior when exposed to situations that increase mortality salience. A systematic search identified 2484 papers; 14 studies met eligibility criteria. Key topics explored were mortality salience, death thoughts, and distal defenses. Findings indicate that adolescents comprehend death and have mortality salience reactions like adults, highlighting the potential for TMT to be used to explain children's and adolescents' social behavior in high-stress situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07481187
Volume :
47
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Death Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
171930831
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2022.2132550