Terror management theory

Peter J. Helm, Uri Lifshin, Jeff Greenberg

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2 Scopus citations

Abstract

Terror Management Theory (TMT; Greenberg et al., 1986) is a social psychological theory that examines the role of death awareness in human behavior. TMT examines the roles of self-esteem and cultural worldviews in buffering humans against the threat of mortality. This entry describes the theory, major hypotheses, and individual differences in responses to reminders of death.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Wiley Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences, Models and Theories
PublisherWiley
Pages407-411
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781119547143
ISBN (Print)9781118970744
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 6 2020

Keywords

  • Cultural worldviews
  • Death
  • Mortality
  • Self-esteem
  • Terror management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Psychology

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