Death Anxiety From Quality of Life and Emotional Impact of Event: A Case Study of Proximate Earwitnesses of Dana Air Crash in Nigeria.

Journal: Omega

Volume: 78

Issue: 4

Year of Publication: 2020

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Psychology, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria. Department of Psychology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria. Department of Psychology, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.

Abstract summary 

The study investigated the traumatic impact of the Dana 2012 plane crash in Lagos, Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional survey, the roles of quality of life (QoL) and impact of event were examined against death anxiety of the proximate inhabitants of the crash site. Result showed significant influence of QoL on death anxiety, with higher QoL participants manifesting higher levels of death anxiety. However, impact of the crash event and demographic indicators such as age, sex, pilot preference, and belief-in-life after death did not influence death anxiety of participants. It can be concluded from these results that the perception of higher QoL has a profound influence on death anxiety of people reminiscing mortality reminders no matter their age, sex, beliefs, and life preferences. It is recommended that anxious death-related experiences be prevented in all spheres of life in pursuit of safety and sound mental health of the people.

Authors & Co-authors:  Ottu Iboro Friday Akpan IFA Essien Ekong Akpan EA Lawal Abiodun Musbau AM

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  3
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1177/0030222817701466
SSN : 1541-3764
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Accidents, Aviation
Other Terms
Dana air crash;Nigeria;death anxiety;emotional impact of event;quality of life
Study Design
Case Study,,Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Niger
Publication Country
United States