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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Death_Dying_and_Grieving/17.00%3A_What_Does_Psychology_SayThe page discusses the unexpected death of Ray, who was diagnosed with aggressive cancer at 44, and the impact on his family and friends. It reflects on themes such as preparing for death, making end-...The page discusses the unexpected death of Ray, who was diagnosed with aggressive cancer at 44, and the impact on his family and friends. It reflects on themes such as preparing for death, making end-of-life decisions, and the grieving process. Through Ray's story, the chapter aims to explore the concept of death, healthcare options at the end of life, social and cultural dimensions of dying, children's understanding of death, and what constitutes a "good death."
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Death_Dying_and_Grieving/17.02%3A_End-of-Life_CareThis page discusses end-of-life care options, decisions faced by individuals and families, and ethical considerations. It provides an overview of care settings such as hospitals, homes, and hospice, h...This page discusses end-of-life care options, decisions faced by individuals and families, and ethical considerations. It provides an overview of care settings such as hospitals, homes, and hospice, highlighting the percentage of deaths in each location and cultural influences. The article also covers legal aspects like advance directives, living wills, and organ donation, and ethical issues such as euthanasia and assisted suicide.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Death_Dying_and_Grieving/17.04%3A_Life_Review_Successful_Life_and_a_Good_DeathIn their recent study of COVID-19 pandemic deaths, Hernández-Fernández and Meneses-Falcón (2023) noted that health-care and funeral workers expressed concerns about not being able to treat bodies resp...In their recent study of COVID-19 pandemic deaths, Hernández-Fernández and Meneses-Falcón (2023) noted that health-care and funeral workers expressed concerns about not being able to treat bodies respectfully after death, partly because of practices intended to prevent the spread of disease (such as spraying the body with disinfectant), but also because the sheer number of deaths during the first year of the pandemic overwhelmed them.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Death_Dying_and_Grieving/17.01%3A_Biological_Psychological_and_Social_Aspects_of_Death_and_DyingThis page discusses various aspects and perspectives on death, including physical, psychological, and social dimensions. It explores differences in life expectancy and causes of death globally, emphas...This page discusses various aspects and perspectives on death, including physical, psychological, and social dimensions. It explores differences in life expectancy and causes of death globally, emphasizing factors like genetics, lifestyle, and cultural beliefs. The text also delves into definitions of death, such as clinical and biological death, and distinctions like brain death.
