Krause Neal
The University of Michigan.
Rev Relig Res. 2011 Jun;52(4):347-364.
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between contact with the dead and death anxiety. The data come from an ongoing nationwide survey of older adults. A conceptual model is developed that contains the following theoretical linkages: (1) making contact with the dead instills a deeper appreciation of the connection that exists among all people; (2) this fundamental sense of connectedness with others fosters a deeper sense of religious meaning in life; and (3) individuals with a deeper sense of religious meaning in life are less likely to experience feelings of death anxiety than people who have not been able to find meaning in life through religion. The findings from this study provide support for each of these relationships. The theoretical implications of these hypotheses are discussed.
本研究的目的是检验与逝者接触和死亡焦虑之间的关系。数据来自一项正在全国范围内进行的针对老年人的调查。构建了一个概念模型，其中包含以下理论联系：（1）与逝者接触能让人更深刻地体会到所有人之间存在的联系；（2）这种与他人的基本联系感会培养出更深刻的生活宗教意义感；（3）与那些无法通过宗教找到生活意义的人相比，对生活有更深刻宗教意义感的个体体验到死亡焦虑情绪的可能性更小。本研究的结果为这些关系中的每一个都提供了支持。讨论了这些假设的理论意义。
