Impact of ‘Status’ and ‘Gender’ on Death Anxiety, Life Orientation and Life Satisfaction

Abstract

This study explores how gender and status influence death anxiety, life orientation, and life satisfaction. We hypothesized that both gender and status would significantly affect these aspects of psychological well-being. Participants were grouped by gender (male and female) and status (institutionalized and non-institutionalized). The findings showed that males and institutionalized individuals reported higher life satisfaction. Interestingly, the effects of gender and status on life satisfaction were independent of each other. For life orientation, while gender and status alone did not show significant effects, their combined impact was noteworthy, indicating a unique interaction between these factors. Regarding death anxiety, females and non-institutionalized individuals experienced higher levels, with gender and status independently affecting this anxiety. These results highlight the need to consider both the separate and combined effects of gender and status when addressing psychological well-being, suggesting that interventions should be tailored accordingly.