Factors Moderating the Impact of After Death Communications on Beliefs and Spirituality

Kalelioglu, T., Penberthy, J. K., Pehlivanova, M., Roe, C., Cooper, C. E., Lorimer, D. and Elsaesser, E. (2021) Factors Moderating the Impact of After Death Communications on Beliefs and Spirituality. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying. 0030-2228.

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Abstract:	After death communications(ADCs) are defined as perceived spontaneous contacts with living individuals by the deceased. This research presents on a subset of data from a recent large international survey of individuals who experienced ADCs and provided systematic information regarding these experiences. In our research we explore the impact of having an ADC on reported spirituality, religiosity, beliefs and attitudes about death and dying and also explore the moderating factors of this impact. We found that having an ADC was perceived as a positive life experience and that it was associated with a reduction in fear of death, belief in life after death and that the deceased could communicate with the living, and increased reported spirituality. Moderating factors include aspects of having or desiring physical contact with the deceased as well as perceiving some emotional reaction to the ADCs. Future directions for research exploration are also provided based on our findings.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	after death communication, death, fear of death, religiosity, spirituality
Creators:	Kalelioglu, Tevfik, Penberthy, Jennifer Kim, Pehlivanova, Marieta, Roe, Chris, Cooper, Callum E., Lorimer, David and Elsaesser, Evelyn
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:	12 June 2021
Date Type:	Acceptance
Journal or Publication Title:	Omega: Journal of Death and Dying
Language:	English
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228211029160
ISSN:	0030-2228
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
Related URLs:	https://pure.northampton.ac.uk/en/public...
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/15050

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