An intermittent, recurrent wish or need to recover the deceased person is known as
Presentation on theme: "Life-Span Development Thirteenth Edition"— Presentation transcript: 1 Life-Span Development Thirteenth Edition Show
2 The Death System and Cultural Contexts
3 The Death System and Cultural Contexts 4 The Death System and Cultural
Contexts 5 Defining Death and Life/Death Issues
6 Defining Death and Life/Death Issues
7 Defining Death and Life/Death Issues
8 Oregon passed the Death with Dignity Act in 1994.
9 Defining Death and Life/Death Issues 10 Defining Death and Life/Death Issues 11
Decisions Regarding Life, Death, and Health Care 12 A Developmental Perspective On Death
13 A Developmental Perspective On Death 14 A Developmental Perspective On Death 15 A Developmental Perspective On Death
16 Facing One’s Own Death Knowledge of death’s inevitability permits us to establish priorities and structure our time
A recent study examined the concerns of 36 dying individuals from 38 to 92 years of age with a mean age of 68 Privacy and autonomy in regard to their families Inadequate information about physical changes and medication as death approached Motivation to shorten their lives (Terry & others, 2006). when asked how they would spend their six remaining months of life, younger adults described such activities as traveling and
accomplishing things they previously had not done; older adults described more inner-focused activities—contemplation and meditation, for example (Kalish & Reynolds, 1976) . 17 Facing One’s Own Death Kübler-Ross’
Stages of Dying: 18 Stages of Dying? Research does not support the idea
that dying people go through these stages or go through any stages in any predictable order. In facing their own deaths, some people struggle desperately until the end A recent study of more than 100 patients with advanced congestive heart failure who were studied at two times six months apart found that as the patients perceived they were closer to death, they became more spiritual (Park, 2009).
19 Facing One’s Own Death Kübler-Ross’ Stages of Dying
20 Facing One’s Own Death Perceived Control and Denial
21 Facing One’s Own Death The Contexts in Which People Die 22 Coping With The Death Of Someone
Else
23 Coping With The Death Of Someone Else 24 Coping With The Death Of Someone Else 25
The Severity of Grief Cognitive factors are involved in the severity of grief after a loved one has died. One study focused on 329 adults who had suffered the loss of a first-degree relative (Boelen, van den Bout, & van den Hout, 2003). The more negative beliefs and self-blame the adults had, the more severe were their symptoms of traumatic grief, depression, and anxiety. Normal, uncomplicated grief which resolves within 6
months of the death of the loved is experienced by 80 to 90% of survivors, who are able to function competently in their lives. 26 Coping With The Death Of Someone Else 27 Coping With The Death Of Someone Else 28 Coping With The Death Of Someone Else 29 Coping With The Death Of Someone Else 30 Coping With The Death Of Someone Else 31 Coping With The Death Of Someone Else Which of the following does a good death involve?A “good death” needs to involve the presence of loved ones or their participation in the dying process for the sake of the dying person, so they are not alone, and for their loved ones, so they can better process the experience and grieve.
Which of the following can be the most useful benefit of denying ones imminent death?Which of the following can be the most useful benefit of denying one's imminent death? Denial allows the person to fully address the issue of death.
Who was the theorist last name only who emphasized that components comprising the death system in any culture are people places or contexts Times objects and symbols?Robert Kastenbaum emphasizes that the death system in any culture is comprised of several components.
Which of the following is an effective strategy for communicating with a dying person quizlet?Express your regard and love for the dying person. Allow the dying person to express guilt or anger. Make small talk to keep their mind off their situation. Encourage the dying person to reminisce.
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