Racing against time: A qualitative study on death anxiety and thanatophobia among women who become mothers at an advanced age.
AbstractThis study explores death-related anxiety experiences of women who become mothers at an advanced age, with particular attention to thanatophobia and its existential dimensions. Using an exploratory phenomenological design, 11 participants were interviewed via an online platform until data sa...
| Publicado en: | Death Studies pp. 1 - 12 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Apr2026
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