Gender differences in death anxiety and religious orientation among US high school and college students

Women report both a higher death anxiety and extrinsic religiosity than men, but it is unknown why. Research has not previously linked these findings. We provide two alternative theoretical models of causal links: (a) women's higher death anxiety promotes extrinsic religiosity or (b) women'...

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Authors: Pierce, John D. (Author) ; Cohen, Adam B. (Author) ; Chambers, Jacqueline A. (Author) ; Meade, Rachel M. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2007
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2007, Volume: 10, Issue: 2, Pages: 143-150
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