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. 2017 May 31;8:858. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00858

Table 2.

Description of factors identified in Study 1.

Name of factor Description Example item
Dysphoria Feel tired, upset, and emotionally isolated when thinking of death In the past month, whenever thinking of death, I have often gotten upset.”
Death Intrusion Intrusive nightmares, imagery, and thoughts related to one’s own death In the past month, I have often thought of my own death.”
Fear of Death Feel scared of death with emotional and somatic symptoms. In the past month, whenever thinking of death, I have often felt scared.”
Avoidance of Death Avoidance of thoughts, situations, events, and experiences related to death In the past month, I have often avoided thoughts or topics related to death.”