The Relationship between Death Anxiety, Satisfaction with Life and Psychological Well-Being in Mid-Adulthood

Authors : Müge Yukay Yüksel, Kader Serezli, Nurşen Bostancioğlu

Pages : 57-74

Doi:10.37898/spiritualpc.1311639

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Publication Date : 2024-02-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, the relationship between death anxiety, satisfaction with life and psychological well-being levels of individuals in middle adulthood has been investigated. The study group of the research consists of 340 volunteers between the ages of 40-59, selected by easy (appropriate) sampling method. The data of the study were collected with the \"Death Anxiety Scale\", \" Satisfaction with Life Scale\" and \"Psychological Well-Being Scale\". The data collected in the study were analyzed with the SPSS-21 package program. In the analysis of the obtained data; Independent Sample T-Test, One-Way ANOVA, Pearson Moments Multiplication Correlation and Multiple Linear Regression analysis were used. According to the obtained results; It has been determined that death anxiety differs according to gender and educational status in middle adults, and psychological well-being differs according to age. In the analysis made using the Pearson Correlation Coefficient, there is a weak (r=-.166; p<.01) relationship between death anxiety and psychological well-being, and a strong (r= .63; p<.01) relationship between life satisfaction and psychological well-being found. Multiple Correlation Regression analysis revealed that death anxiety and life satisfaction significantly predicted psychological well-being (F= 115,276, p<.01).
Keywords : Death anxiety, Satisfaction with life, Psychological well being, Mid adulthood, Adult