A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study on Future Psychologists’ Outlook on Death and Its Association with Training and Trainee Characteristics

Death anxiety remains culturally repressed, even among clinical psychologists, potentially hindering practice. This longitudinal mixed-methods study examines how trainees’ attitudes toward death evolve across training. Australian and Canadian cohorts will complete questionnaires and philosophical group discussions. Findings aim to inform training improvements and strengthen clinical competency in facilitating death-related dialogues.