The Value of the Self in Relation to Fear of Death

Diggory and Rothman theorized that individuals who value the self would fear death. The death anxiety scale correlated significantly with self-related measures, but in the opposite direction from what was expected on the basis of this theory. (Author)

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Published in:	Omega: Journal of Death and Dying Vol. 11; no. 1; p. 37
Main Author:	Aronow, Edward
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	1980
Subjects:	Anxiety Attitudes Behavior Rating Scales College Students Death Death Anxiety Scale (Templer) Fear Measures (Individuals) Self Concept Self Esteem
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Summary:	Diggory and Rothman theorized that individuals who value the self would fear death. The death anxiety scale correlated significantly with self-related measures, but in the opposite direction from what was expected on the basis of this theory. (Author)