For Whom is Suicide Accepted: The Dependency Effect

2003 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimmo Sorjonen
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Suicide Case ◽  
Actual Suicide ◽  
Case Stories

Research has found that people accept some suicides more than others. The present study examined whether attitudes toward a person's suicide are affected by the suicide's gender or marital status, and whether the suicide is a parent or childless. Respondents read one of eight fictitious suicide case stories, in which the above-mentioned variables were manipulated, and then completed the Suicide Attitudes and Attribution Scale (SAAS). It was found that female and male respondents differed in their attitudes toward a person's suicidal behavior to some degree. A parent's suicide was viewed more negatively than a suicide by a childless person. A tendency for respondents to express more respect for a suicide of their own gender was also detected. It is discussed whether differences in acceptance of suicide can be associated with actual suicide rates.

scholarly journals Adversity Quotient Dalam Al-Qur’an

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-254
Author(s):  
Niila Khoiru Amaliya
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Important Thing ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Suicide Case ◽  
Maximum Effort ◽  
The One ◽  
Human Spirituality ◽  
Commit Suicide

WHO’s data shows that suicide rates increase every year. In 2015, more than 800,000 people died caused by suicide. The average of suicide case in Indonesia is about 300.000 people each year. Depression, stress and inability to face life's challenges are considered as the trigger for more suicidal behaviour. By those phenomena, many efforts are needed to solve them. Paul G. Stolz (called as Stolz) states that one of important thing for human is Adversity Quotient (AQ) or intelligence to face problems. Based on Stolz, the one who has a high Adversity Quotient will not easy to give up when s/he faced difficulties. s/he will keep tough, tries to face many obstacles well.This paper will explore the concept of Adversity Quotient values in Qur’an since it is the source of life, rich of values of how to face and live the life. Thus thematic methodis chosen to analyse this paper. The result of this study shows that the intelligence to face the problems taught in Qur’an is like the concept of patient in the Qur’an. There is adimension of human spirituality, in which to face loads of problems, human is reminded to take in or receive (to be ridla, to be sincere, and to do maximum effort and to have spiritual element: to submit everything to Allah). Allah is with those who are patient. The result of this study is expected to construct human perspective and mentality in facing life problems, so as to have a high Adversity Quotient, thus human does not easily despair of his problems, keeps tough and does not easy to commit suicide.

The role of marital status, literacy, and urbanity in suicidal behavior by burns in the province of Khorasan, Iran

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 570-570
Author(s):  
R. Alaghehbandan ◽  
A. Rastegar Lari ◽  
M.-T. Joghataei
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Married Women ◽  
High Rate ◽  
A Prospective Study

A prospective study of all suicidal behaviors by burns requiring hospitalization was conducted in the province of Khorasan, Iran, from March 21, 2005 to March 20, 2006, to examine marital status, urbanity and literacy among these patients. Data were obtained through interviews during the course of hospitalization. A total of 130 patients with suicidal behavior by burns were identified (incidence rate of 2.9 per 100,000). Females had a higher rate of suicidal behavior by burns than males (4.2 vs. 1.6 per 100,000, P < 0.001). The rate of suicidal behavior by burns was higher among single persons than married persons(4.3 vs. 3.5 per 100,000). The rate of suicidal behavior by burns among the rural population was slightly higher than the urban population (3.2 vs. 2.7 per 100,000). The high rate of suicidal behavior by burns among young, married women in Khorasan is a social tragedy.

scholarly journals The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicide rates

QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (10) ◽  
pp. 707-712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leo Sher
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
General Population ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Media Campaigns ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Impact

Summary Multiple lines of evidence indicate that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has profound psychological and social effects. The psychological sequelae of the pandemic will probably persist for months and years to come. Studies indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with distress, anxiety, fear of contagion, depression and insomnia in the general population and among healthcare professionals. Social isolation, anxiety, fear of contagion, uncertainty, chronic stress and economic difficulties may lead to the development or exacerbation of depressive, anxiety, substance use and other psychiatric disorders in vulnerable populations including individuals with pre-existing psychiatric disorders and people who reside in high COVID-19 prevalence areas. Stress-related psychiatric conditions including mood and substance use disorders are associated with suicidal behavior. COVID-19 survivors may also be at elevated suicide risk. The COVID-19 crisis may increase suicide rates during and after the pandemic. Mental health consequences of the COVID-19 crisis including suicidal behavior are likely to be present for a long time and peak later than the actual pandemic. To reduce suicides during the COVID-19 crisis, it is imperative to decrease stress, anxiety, fears and loneliness in the general population. There should be traditional and social media campaigns to promote mental health and reduce distress. Active outreach is necessary, especially for people with a history of psychiatric disorders, COVID-19 survivors and older adults. Research studies are needed of how mental health consequences can be mitigated during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suicidal Behavior in African-American Slaves

1998 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lester
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Common Precipitant ◽  
Severe Punishment

Reports of suicides by African-American slaves are reviewed, and rates calculated from the available data. Severe punishment appeared to be the most common precipitant for suicide, and explanations for the possible variations in suicide rates by status are proposed.

Suicide Trends According to Age, Gender, and Marital Status in South Korea

2017 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jung Woo Kim ◽  
Hee Young Jung ◽  
Do Yeon Won ◽  
Jae Hyun Noh ◽  
Yong Seok Shin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Suicide Rate ◽  
Natural Process ◽  
Social Burden ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Male Suicide ◽  
The World

The purpose of this study is to examine suicide trends in South Korea, which has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. The results show that the male suicide rate outweighs that of females, the likelihood of committing suicide increases with age, and that, in regard to marital status, nonmarried people are the most at risk. In addition, several methods of reducing suicide rates are identified: the wider use of social networks to reduce social burden, the development of a social atmosphere where aging is accepted as a natural process, and the development of protection factors within families.

Media Guidelines on the Reporting of Suicide

Crisis ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Pirkis ◽  
R. Warwick Blood ◽  
Annette Beautrais ◽  
Philip Burgess ◽  
Jaelea Skehan
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Strong Evidence ◽  
Attempted Suicide ◽  
Dissemination Strategy ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Werther Effect ◽  
The Media ◽  
Similar Content ◽  
Media Professionals ◽  
Roll Out

There is strong evidence for the existence of the Werther effect, or the phenomenon of an observer copying suicidal behavior he or she has seen modelled in the media. As a consequence, a number of countries have developed guidelines that promote responsible reporting of suicide. Using nine such guidelines as examples, this paper demonstrates that they tend to have similar content (emphasizing, for example, that suicide should not be glamorized or sensationalized and that explicit descriptions should be avoided, and stressing the importance of providing information about help services), but differ in the way in which they have been developed (e.g., the extent to which media professionals have been involved) and implemented (e.g., whether their “roll-out” has involved a considered dissemination strategy). The paper also reviews the evidence from evaluations of media guidelines, and concludes that it is too limited to determine whether the guidelines have had an impact on the behavior of media professionals or on completed and attempted suicide rates. It makes recommendations for further evaluative work, and suggests that the lessons from well-designed evaluations should be shared.

Suicide Risk and Its Relationship to Change in Marital Status

Crisis ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saška Roškar ◽  
Anja Podlesek ◽  
Marja Kuzmanić ◽  
Lucija Omejc Demšar ◽  
Metka Zaletel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
Suicidal Risk ◽  
Status Change ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Different Levels

Background: Different types of marital status are associated with different levels of suicidal risk. Aims: To study marital status change and the effect of its recency in relation to suicidal behavior. Methods: Suicide victims (1614) in Slovenia and matched controls (4617) were compared for incidence and recency of marital status change during the last 5 years of their lives. Results: A higher percentage of suicide victims (10.7%) had a marital status change in the last 5 years compared with the controls (5.6%). All types of marital status changes (becoming widowed, getting divorced, getting married) proved to be risk factors for suicidal behavior. Almost half of all marital status changes in suicide victims occurred in the year prior to suicide, whereas marital status changes in the control group were equally distributed over the last 5 years. For recently married and divorced people, the increase in suicide risk depended on age: The risk was higher in older people. Conclusions: Marital status change represents a risk factor for suicidal behavior. The first year after the change is critical for elevated suicidal risk, in particular for older people.

Perceptions of Life and Death among Suicidal Gay Adolescents

1998 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adital Tirosh Ben-Ari ◽  
Sharon Gil
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Attempted Suicide ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Life And Death ◽  
Gay Youth ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Actual Suicide ◽  
Gay Adolescents ◽  
Special Case

Suicide rates among homosexuals are higher than those among hetero-sexuals. This article suggests that gay youth who attempt suicide represent a special case in which the meanings associated with life and death are worth exploration. In light of the phenomenological paradigm, we are interested in how sixteen gay men who attempted suicide perceived life and death before the actual suicide attempt and how these perceptions are linked to the attempt. Orbach's model specifies four categories of attitudes toward life and death: attraction and aversion to life and attraction and aversion to death. Only three categories of Orbach's model emerged from the interview data. “Attraction to life” was missing and the analysis attempts to account for this gap. Life and death are interdependent; they exist simultaneously, not consecutively; death whirs continuously beneath the membrane of life and exerts a vast influence upon experience and conduct (Yalom, 1980, p. 29).

Suicide and Aging II: The Psychobiological Interface

1995 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeates Conwell ◽  
Wilfrid N. Raby ◽  
Eric D. Caine
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Biological Aging ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Functional Integrity ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
Serotonin System ◽  
Neuroendocrine Systems

There is an accumulating body of research suggesting that suicidal behavior may be associated with abnormalities of the central serotonin system. Other monoaminergic, peptidergic, and neuroendocrine systems have been implicated as well. A review of studies that examine neurobiological variables in postmortem tissue of suicide victims and controls reveals that investigators in most instances have viewed age as a confound to be controlled rather than considering it as a variable of interest. However, the close associations between aging and increased suicide rates, and the knowledge that the functional integrity of many of these same systems changes with normal and abnormal aging processes, raise the possibility that biological aging contributes to suicide risk, and that the underlying neurobiology of suicide in the elderly differs from that of younger people. The few available studies that did examine the association of age with neurobiological measures indicate directions for future research into the role that aging may play in determining the biological bases of suicide risk.

Depression and Suicide in Early Onset Schizophrenia

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 2012-2012
Author(s):  
G. Zalsman
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Criminal Behavior ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Actual Suicide ◽  
First Episode Schizophrenia

PurposeSuicide is a major cause of death in adolescents with first-episode schizophrenia (FES). We compared suicide-related traits between subjects with FES and with other psychopathologies in order to evaluate risk factors for suicidal behavior.Subjects and methodsTwenty-five inpatient adolescents with FES and a control group of 28 psychiatric inpatients matched for gender and age were assessed for depression, anger, criminal behavior, aggression, and suicidal ideation, risk and potential.ResultsThe adolescents with FES had significantly lower depression (p=0.003) anger (p=0.025) and criminal behavior (p=0.022) than did the controls. However, while suicide ideation was greater in the subjects with FES (p=0.003), suicide risk was significantly lower than controls (p=0.004).DiscussionDecreased levels of both depression and anger as part of affective constriction in the schizophrenia group could explain why the increased suicide ideation did not lead to a higher suicide risk in these inpatients.ConclusionThis study highlights the importance of distinguishing between suicidal ideation and actual suicide risk. We demonstrated that thoughts of suicide do not necessarily translate into an actual risk of suicidal behavior in adolescents with schizophrenia.

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