Nonsurvivors
Nonsurvivors refer to individuals who have died, particularly in contexts where their experiences or perspectives are discussed in relation to those who have survived a traumatic event, illness, or other challenging circumstances. The term is often used in academic, psychological, and social research to acknowledge the existence of those who did not endure a particular hardship, thereby providing a comparative framework for studying resilience, coping mechanisms, or long-term outcomes.
In studies of trauma, such as natural disasters, wars, or mass violence, nonsurvivors may be examined to
The concept of nonsurvivors also appears in discussions about grief and bereavement, where the emotional impact
Critics of the term argue that focusing on nonsurvivors can sometimes overshadow the dignity of the deceased