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The aim is to explore how awareness of mortality and death influences human cognition, emotions, and behavior.

July 14, 2026Open Access

Embracing Mortality: Exploring Death Awareness and Its Impact on Human Perception and Behavior – Part 1

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The aim is to explore how awareness of mortality and death influences human cognition, emotions, and behavior.
Review of interdisciplinary literature in psychology, thanatology, and existential studies.
Analysis of the constructs of mortality awareness and death awareness and their implications for individuals.
Mortality awareness enhances self-awareness and intentional living.
Death awareness triggers immediate emotional responses related to life’s fragility.
Both forms of awareness significantly impact values, decision-making, and coping mechanisms.

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Examines mortality awareness and its effects on human behavior, indicating its implications for psychological functioning.

Kok-Hwee CHIA (2026) studied this question.

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