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Suicidology: a victimology perspective.

D Lester1

  • 1The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, USA. lesterd@stockton.edu

Crisis
|February 8, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Applying victimology to suicidal behavior research offers new avenues for study. This includes identifying suicide survivors and understanding their role in the interpersonal dynamics of suicide.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Victimology traditionally focuses on crime victims.
  • Its application to suicidal behavior is an emerging area of research.
  • Understanding the dynamics of suicide requires exploring all involved parties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of victimology in the study of suicidal behavior.
  • To propose new research questions stemming from this interdisciplinary approach.
  • To highlight the importance of the survivor in the suicide context.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual essay applying victimology principles.
  • Literature review of victimology and suicide research.
  • Theoretical framework development.

Main Results:

  • Victimology offers a novel lens for examining suicidal behavior.
  • Identifies the need for "survivor surveys" to characterize this population.
  • Suggests investigating the survivor's role in the suicide-survivor interpersonal dynamic.

Conclusions:

  • The discipline of victimology can significantly enrich the study of suicidal behavior.
  • Further research should focus on identifying and understanding suicide survivors.
  • Exploring the interpersonal dynamics involving survivors is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of suicide.

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