Topic > Terror Management Theory - 1487

There are two psychological structures that help humans overcome this fear: cultural worldview and self-esteem. It is cultural belief systems or worldviews that provide an explanation for existence; give order and meaning to the world; and provides a set of standards for individuals to achieve a certain personal value. These help build self-esteem in humans, meeting the standards set in our belief systems and worldviews. Without both of these psychological structures human beings would not be able to overcome the fear of death. Terror management theory helps explain why humans try to find meaning in their lives. He says that human beings fill their lives with meaning to overcome the anxiety that comes from the fear of death. Human beings will fill their lives with different beliefs and values ​​to overcome their fear. They will align themselves with different groups (nationalities, races, religions, family, etc.) to feel that they belong and that even in death they can continue