Concept information
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aging and the life course
death and dying
conceptualizations of death
cross-cultural perspectives on death
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health sciences
death and dying
conceptualizations of death
cross-cultural perspectives on death
Preferred term
African beliefs and traditions
Definition
- Most African people regard death with great reverence and awe. Researchers and practitioners in death care have observed that in the study of crosscultural differences, considerations of culture/subculture, spirituality/religion, and social class are important factors that influence attitudes, beliefs, and values in death, dying, and funeral rites. [Source: Encyclopedia of Death and the Human Experience; African Beliefs and Traditions]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/African_beliefs_and_traditions
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