Terror Management Theory: A Practical Review of Research and Application

Robert B. Arrowood; Cathy R. Cox

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A Practical Review of Research and Application

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Robert B. Arrowood Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas USA

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Cathy R. Cox Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas USA

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Pages:: 1–83

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004429505_002

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From the perspective of terror management theory (TMT), the awareness of death is problematic as it has the potential to increase anxiety. It would be hard to function when faced with this fear; thus, people defend themselves from heightened mortality awareness by adhering to their cultural beliefs (e.g., religion, nationalism), having positive self-views (i.e., self-esteem), and/or turning toward their relationships with close others. The purpose of the current volume is to introduce readers to the field of experimental existential psychology (broadly) and TMT (specifically). To do this, Section 1 will provide an introduction to the field, along with discussing methodological considerations when conducting terror management research. Section 2 was written to discuss some of the applied implications of TMT as it is relates to close relationships, religion, politics and law, positivity, and existential growth. Much work from a terror management tradition has been interested in how death concerns affect physical and psychological health. Because of this, Section 3 will introduce two variations of TMT (i.e., Terror Management Health Model [TMHM] & Anxiety-buffer Disruption Theory [ABDT]), with implications for individuals’ well-being. Finally, Section 4 will discuss alternative perspectives and controversies within the field. Throughout this volume, we provide a discussion on potential avenues of future study.

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Terror Management Theory

A Practical Review of Research and Application

Series: Brill Research Perspectives in Humanities and Social Sciences and Brill Research Perspectives in Religion and Psychology

E-Book ISBN:: 9789004429505

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 18 Feb 2020

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- Religious Studies
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  - Psychology of Religion

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