Abstract

The present study determined the application of terror management theory during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan. Death anxiety and psychological distress were examined in the context of work status. A sample of 478 from the general population voluntarily participated in the study. Findings revealed a significant moderating role of work status, illustrating the strong relationship between psychological distress and death anxiety for non-working participants. Therefore, psychological distress is related to more significant death anxiety among non-working than those who are working. This study highlights the importance of work as an anxiety buffering factor concerning mortality thoughts.

摘要

本研究确定了在巴基斯坦 COVID-19 大流行期间恐怖管理理论的应用。在工作状态的背景下检查死亡焦虑和心理困扰。来自普通人群的 478 名样本自愿参与了这项研究。研究结果揭示了工作状态的显着调节作用，说明了非工作参与者的心理困扰和死亡焦虑之间的密切关系。因此，心理困扰与非工作人员比工作人员更显着的死亡焦虑有关。这项研究强调了工作作为与死亡想法有关的焦虑缓冲因素的重要性。