KRITICKÝ POHĽAD NA TEÓRIU ETÁP UMIERANIA ELISABETH KÜBLER-ROSSOVEJ

• Authors: Uher Marin

Title variants

EN

Critical review of the theory of the stages of dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

• Languages of publication: SK

Abstracts

EN

In the mid-20th century, Elisabeth Kűbler-Ross described five stages (denial, anger, negotiation, depression, and acceptance) through which the dying passes. Her work was highly appreciated, she opened a new stage in exploring the process of dying, and her findings from interviews with the dying are still part of the curriculum at health schools. In the scientific community, however, these conclusions are questioned, especially because of the absence of scientific work methodologists. Many authors point out that the uncritical acceptance of Kubeler-Ross theory can be detrimental to patients and carers, as they are not obligated to respect individual differences in the process of dying individuals. The author gives an overview of various critical views of the dying theory of Kubler-Ross, but does not deny that her theory opens the door (breaking the long-standing taboo) for a new stage in exploring the process of dying and death.

Keywords

EN

KÜBLER-ROSS ELISABETH; STAGES OF DYING; STAGE THEORY; DYING

• Publisher: Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, VERBUM – vydavateľstvo KU
• Journal: Verba Theologica. Teologický časopis
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 17
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 40 – 52

Contributors

author

Uher Marin

• Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Teologická fakulta v Košiciach, Hlavná 89, 041 21 Košice, Slovak Republic