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Note on death anxiety in Spain and five Arab countries
Joaquín Tomás-Sábado1, Juana Gómez-Benito
1Escola Universitària d'Infermeria Gimbernat Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain. joaquin.tomas@cesc.es
Psychological Reports
|March 15, 2005
Summary
Students in Arab countries reported higher death anxiety than Spanish students, suggesting cultural and social factors like religiosity influence end-of-life perceptions. This study explores cross-cultural differences in death anxiety.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cross-cultural studies
- Sociology
Background:
- Death anxiety is a significant aspect of human psychology, influenced by cultural and societal norms.
- Previous research suggests variations in death anxiety across different populations, but cross-cultural comparisons require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare death anxiety levels between students in Spain and five Arab countries.
- To explore potential social and cultural factors contributing to observed differences in death anxiety.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Templer's Death Anxiety Scale and other measures to assess death anxiety.
- Compared scores from student samples in Spain and five Arab countries.
Main Results:
- Students in Arab countries generally exhibited higher scores on death anxiety measures compared to Spanish students.
- The observed differences in death anxiety were potentially linked to factors such as religiosity, cultural interpretations of death, and quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Significant cross-cultural variations in death anxiety exist between Spanish and Arab student populations.
- Social factors, including religiosity and cultural meaning of death, play a crucial role in shaping death anxiety.
- Further research is warranted to explore the complex interplay of culture, religion, and death anxiety.