Dr. CHEUNG Yim, YenYenDr. CHEUNG Yim2015-04-252015-04-252013http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/2236vii, 78 pagesThis study investigated the mediating effect of self-esteem and its relationship with death anxiety and coping. 105 participants across three age groups were recruited to fill in a standardized questionnaire consisted of demographic information and scales measuring self-esteem, death anxiety and three coping strategies. Statistical results revealed that self-esteem was possible a mediator between death anxiety and avoidant-emotional coping. The hypothesized model was hence revised. Practical implications of the study findings were discussed and clinical advice were also provided.enSelf-esteem Psychological aspects.Death Psychological aspects.Thesis