The effect of mortality salience and belief in afterlife on the manifestation of homonegativity

If derogation of out-groups serves the function of bolstering self-esteem, it is possible that this effect can be counteracted by means of existential relief. Two variables were presented in a 2 × 2 factorial to a population of primarily college students: a mortality salience (MS) variable and an af...

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Authors: Piwowarski, Troy (Author) ; Christopher, Andrew (Author) ; Walter, Mark (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2011
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2011, Volume: 14, Issue: 3, Pages: 271-279
Further subjects:B Afterlife
B Terror Management Theory
B mortality salience
B Prejudice
B homonegativity
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