Reactions to Death as a Function of Perceived Similarity to the Deceased

Dados Bibliográficos

ID13629167
AutoresRobert J Smith (0000-0002-6529-3321, Morgan State University, autor correspondente), John H Lingle (Department of Psychology, Ohio State University), Timothy C Brock (Department of Psychology, Ohio State University)
Ano1979
Volume9
Fascículo2
Páginas125-138
Data de publicação1979-10-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoOMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764
EditoraSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.2190/unf9-rxjt-kj04-v47c
OpenAlexW2128282342
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas15

This study investigated reactions to the death of a similar or dissimilar person. Sixty females met and evaluated a confederate who was presented as similar or dissimilar to themselves. Participants returned for a second session and were informed of the confederate's fate (death, accident or no show). No differences were found in changes in perceptions of similarity and attractiveness of the victim. There were also no differences in verbal denial of the victim's misfortune. Results of a viewing time measure indicated that people spent less time viewing the victim's pictures when he was dead and similar. The limitations of the paradigm were discussed

Attractiveness · Denial · Misfortune · Perception · Perspective (graphical · Psychoanalysis · Similarity (geometry · Computer Science · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs · Psychology · Social Psychology