The examination of interpersonal flexibility, self-esteem, and death anxiety.

Abstract

Individuals engage in interpersonal communication in numerous situations daily. Many studies attempting to delineate the characteristics of individuals who are more socially inclined than others have been conducted. The present study sought to evaluate the relationship between interpersonal flexibility, self-esteem, and death anxiety. Using college students as subjects, it was found that the degree of interpersonal flexibility and level of self-esteem did not differ between men and women. However, a significant positive correlation was found between interpersonal flexibility and level of self-esteem. Yet another significant positive relationship was shown between death anxiety and selfesteem. Additionally, women reported significantly higher levels of death anxiety than did men.