The reliability and validity of revised Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale (version 3) in a Nigerian population.

Journal: Omega

Volume: 57

Issue: 2

Year of Publication: 2008

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. kmosaku@yahoo.co.uk

Abstract summary 

The purpose of the study was to assess the reliability and validity of the Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale in a Nigerian population. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among medical students using the Collett-Lester fear of death questionnaire, demographic variables were also obtained. A total of 175 students completed the questionnaire. Reliability score was good and convergent validity was also good. We concluded that the scale has good validity and reliability score among this population.

Authors & Co-authors:  Kolawole Mosaku S MS Olusegun Ajenifuja Ko AK

Study Outcome 

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Authors :  2
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SSN : 0030-2228
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Adult
Other Terms
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Niger
Publication Country
United States