Wu, Anise M. S.Anise M. S.WuProf. TANG So Kum, CatherineCatherineProf. TANG So KumKwok, Timothy C. Y.Timothy C. Y.Kwok2021-01-072021-01-072002Journal of Aging and Health, 2002, vol. 14(1), pp. 42-56.0898-26431552-6887http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/6074Objectives:This study aims to examine the cognitive and emotional reactions of Chinese elderly people toward death, to extend the use of aWestern scale on death anxiety to a Chinese sample, and to explore the correlates of death anxiety. Methods:A community sample of 237 Chinese elderly people (62 men and 175women) in HongKong between the ages of 60 and 91 years old was individually interviewed. Results:Among this elderly cohort, a high level of death anxiety was associated with younger age, a high level of psychological distress, and the presence of recent stressors butwas unrelated to number of physical disorders, gender, personal income, marital and employment status, and religious affiliations. Discussion:Reactions of Chinese elderly people toward specific death-related issues were discussed with regard to Chinese cultural beliefs. Limitations and implications of the present study were also discussed.enPeer Reviewed Journal Article10.1177/089826430201400103