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Dying at the best time

C Seale1, J Addington-Hall

  • 1Department of Sociology, Goldsmith's College, University of London, England.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|March 1, 1995
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Spouses were less likely to believe an earlier death would have been better, even when controlling for patient factors. Non-spouses were more likely to express this view, influenced by the deceased

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Thanatology

Background:

  • Views on the timing of death are crucial in end-of-life care discussions.
  • Understanding differing perspectives on death timing is vital for supporting grieving families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how bereaved relatives and acquaintances perceive the timing of a person's death.
  • To explore differences in these views between spouses and non-spouses.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of two surveys (1987 and 1990) of individuals identified from death certificates in England.
  • Data collected on events in the year preceding death and perceptions of death timing.
  • Statistical analysis controlling for deceased's pain, distress, dependency, and age.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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Main Results:

  • Spouses were less likely than non-spouses to believe an earlier death would have been better, even after controlling for patient factors.
  • Non-spouses were more likely to favor an earlier death, irrespective of the deceased's condition.
  • Spouses' views were influenced by their personal loss and loneliness.

Conclusions:

  • Bereavement relationship significantly impacts perceptions of death timing.
  • Spousal grief and loneliness play a role in how the timing of death is viewed.
  • Findings offer insights into differing perspectives within the context of end-of-life care debates.