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F. C. Powell
Researcher at University of Nebraska Omaha
Publications - 42
Citations - 1591
F. C. Powell is an academic researcher from University of Nebraska Omaha. The author has contributed to research in topics: Death anxiety & Anxiety. The author has an hindex of 17, co-authored 42 publications receiving 1512 citations.
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Development and validation of a Multidimensional Sense of Humor Scale.
James A. Thorson,F. C. Powell +1 more
TL;DR: The present study reports the development and factor analysis of a new Multidimensional Sense of Humor Scale that may be useful in a variety of research and clinical applications.
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Psychological health and sense of humor.
TL;DR: Scores on the Multidimensional Sense of Humor Scale are shown to be related positively to a number of factors associated with psychological health, and negatively with signs of psychological distress such as depression.
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A revised death anxiety scale
James A. Thorson,F. C. Powell +1 more
TL;DR: The Revised Death Anxiety Scale (RDS) as discussed by the authors has an acceptable level of reliability (Cronbach alpha −.83) and has been shown to be age-sensitive.
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Elements of death anxiety and meanings of death
James A. Thorson,F. C. Powell +1 more
TL;DR: Variation in death anxiety by age confirms Butler's contention that the life review helps the aged to resolve conflicts and relieve anxiety.
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Meanings of death and intrinsic religiosity.
James A. Thorson,F. C. Powell +1 more
TL;DR: Responses who were older and who were higher in intrinsic religiosity were significantly lower in death anxiety andDiffering constructions of death and dying are examined.