It seems that Singaporeans are getting increasingly willing to broach the traditionally taboo topic of death.
While only half of the respondents of a recent Lien Foundation survey have actually spoken about death to their loved ones, 71 percent feel the need to have national conversations about death and dying.
The urge to talk about death is most prevalent among Singaporeans aged 50 and above, although they’re also the least likely to have done so.
45 percent of respondents said the greatest barrier to having open conversations about death is not knowing how to broach the topic themselves. 41 percent cited choosing to remain passive and waiting for someone else to initiate the conversation, while 37 percent were concerned with how others will react.
The study suggests that more people would be comfortable talking about death if suitable platforms are in place or practical advice is given on how to broach the topic.
Lee Poh Wah, CEO the Lien Foundation, said, "We live in a modern world which is death-denying and also death-defying. Death has become a stranger. But what the survey suggests is that there is anxiety, but not avoidance. People want to know more about the subject matter and discuss about it."
Read Also: Survey: 80% of Singaporeans wish to die at home
It seems that Singaporeans are getting increasingly willing to broach the traditionally taboo topic of death.
While only half of the respondents of a recent Lien Foundation survey have actually spoken about death to their loved ones, 71 percent feel the need to have national conversations about death and dying.
The urge to talk about death is most prevalent among Singaporeans aged 50 and above, although they’re also the least likely to have done so.
45 percent of respondents said the greatest barrier to having open conversations about death is not knowing how to broach the topic themselves. 41 percent cited choosing to remain passive and waiting for someone else to initiate the conversation, while 37 percent were concerned with how others will react.
The study suggests that more people would be comfortable talking about death if suitable platforms are in place or practical advice is given on how to broach the topic.
Lee Poh Wah, CEO the Lien Foundation, said, "We live in a modern world which is death-denying and also death-defying. Death has become a stranger. But what the survey suggests is that there is anxiety, but not avoidance. People want to know more about the subject matter and discuss about it."
Read Also: Survey: 80% of Singaporeans wish to die at home