Nurses’ Death Anxiety and Ageism towards Older Adults Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Moderating Role of Symbolic Immortality

Rababa, Mohammad; Al-Sabbah, Shatha; Bani-Hamad, Dania

doi:10.3390/geriatrics7030063

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“…Of course, the realistic approach regarding the current sociological changes in traditional cultures shows the difference in the attitude of honoring the elderly. In today’s lives, due to the industrialization of societies and the creation of social and economic changes, lifestyle, technology and difficult living conditions, the value of the elderly has decreased [ 23 ].…”

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“…Considering the fact that in addition to Western cultures, in developing Asian cultures where the older adults were considered as respected and valued counselors, they also experienced some degree of discrimination [ 23 ]. It is important to explain and describe how this phenomenon occurs.…”

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“…There has also been evidence of ageism in terms such as the boomer remover in relation to Covid-19. The boomer remover hashtag has been prevalent even on social media platforms, which has often been associated with patterns of devaluing the older adults (23). Ageism against the older adults will have many negative consequences.…”

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Background Ageism is considered as one of the consequences of the industrialization of societies, which appears in various forms in different cultures. This study aimed to explain the process of formation of ageism among the older adults people. Methods The research was conducted using grounded theory method. Data were collected from 28 participants using in-depth semi-structured interviews and field notes. Data were analyzed using open, axial, and selective coding. Results Fear of loneliness and rejection striving to tackle ageism “was identified as the core category of the study. Concepts such as “family context” and “cultural context” were relevant. After identifying the strategies used by the older adults in response to the context (“maintaining integrity”, “socio-cultural care” and “proper health care”, “striving to tackle ageism”) was the most important process in ageism by the Iranian older adults. Conclusion Findings of this study indicated that individual, family and social factors play an important role in the process of ageism among the older adults. These factors sometimes exacerbate or moderate the process of ageism. By recognizing these factors, various social institutions and organizations (including the health care system and the national media (radio and television)) can help the older adults achieve successful aging by emphasizing the issues related to the social aspect.

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Predicting psychological well-being based on attitudes toward aging and social support mediated by hope in life

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The Association Between Death Anxiety and Ageism Among Nursing Students: The Influence of Terror Management Theory Defense Mechanisms

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Alhammad,

Hayajneh

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Ageism and death anxiety are still underrecognized and not well-examined among nursing students despite the high prevalence in nursing education and clinical practice. According to terror management theory (TMT), older adults are a potent reminder of mortality and disability, imposing a sense of death anxiety among nursing students who may exhibit ageist behaviors toward older adults in an attempt to control that sense of death anxiety. This study aims to examine the moderating effect of TMT defense mechanisms on the relationship between death anxiety and ageism among nursing students. This correlational, cross-sectional study used a convenience sample of 371 nursing students and validated tools. Self-esteem was found to be a significant moderator, with higher levels mitigating the impact of death anxiety on ageism. However, symbolic immortality and interpersonal relationships did not significantly moderate this relationship. Enhancing self-esteem among nursing students would reduce death anxiety and associated ageist behaviors.

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Nurses’ Death Anxiety and Ageism towards Older Adults Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Moderating Role of Symbolic Immortality

Cited by 4 publications

References 34 publications

Explaining the process of formation of ageism among the iranian older adults

Explaining the process of formation of ageism among the iranian older adults

Predicting psychological well-being based on attitudes toward aging and social support mediated by hope in life

The Association Between Death Anxiety and Ageism Among Nursing Students: The Influence of Terror Management Theory Defense Mechanisms

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