Describe Kübler-Ross' first stage of dying. What are the criticisms to Kübler-Ross' approach?
What will be an ideal response?
Denial and isolation is Kübler-Ross' first stage of dying in which the person denies that death is really going to take place. The person may say, "No, it can't be me. It's not possible." This is a common reaction to terminal illness. However, denial is usually only a temporary defense. It is eventually replaced with increased awareness when the person is confronted with such matters as financial considerations, unfinished business, and worry about surviving family members.
According to Robert Kastenbaum (2009, 2012), there are some problems with Kübler-Ross' approach:
• The existence of the five-stage sequence has not been demonstrated by either Kübler-Ross or independent research.
• The five-stage interpretation neglected the patients' situations, including relationship support, specific effects of illness, family obligations, and institutional climate in which they were interviewed.
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