Citation

Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A. Death Stud. 2014; 39(1): 30-38.

Affiliation

School of Nursing and Human Sciences , Dublin City University , Ireland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481187.2014.885469

PMID

24972015

Abstract

Using a Terror Management Theory framework, this study investigated if providing mortality reminders or self-esteem threats would lead participants to exhibit avoidant responses towards a point-of-care testing device for Cardiovascular Disease risk and if the nature of the device served to diminish the existential threat of Cardiovascular Disease. One hundred and twelve participants aged 40-55 completed an experimental questionnaire.

FINDINGS indicated that participants were not existentially threatened by established Terror Management methodologies, potentially due to cross-cultural variability towards such methodologies. Highly positive appraisals of the device also suggest that similar technologies may beneficially affect the uptake of screening behaviors.

Language: en