Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine whether subjective nearness-to-death moderated the association between health worries and death anxiety due to the COVID-19 outbreak among older adults in Israel. Using an online survey, 277 participants were recruited and completed self-reported questionnaires, which included background characteristics, exposure to COVID-19 risk experiences, self-rated health, subjective nearness-to-death, health worries regarding COVID-19, and death anxiety. Findings revealed that subjective nearness-to-death moderated the association between health worries and death anxiety. The importance and significance of subjective perceptions concerning the distance from death as far, which may serve as a resilient resource, is discussed.
Original language | American English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1762-1767 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Death Studies |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2022 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)