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Suicide and forced marriage.

Saxby Pridmore¹, Garry Walter

¹Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences : MJMS

|August 29, 2013

Summary

Forced marriage can lead to suicide, even without psychiatric disorders. This study examines historical and modern cases to support this link, highlighting predicaments as suicide factors.

Area of Science:

Sociology
Psychiatry
History

Background:

The link between suicide and psychiatric disorders is widely accepted.
Recent research suggests
predicaments
can contribute to suicide independently of mental illness.
This study investigates forced marriage as a potential predicament leading to suicide.

Purpose of the Study:

To gather evidence supporting the hypothesis that forced marriage can precipitate suicide.
To explore the role of non-psychiatric factors in suicide.
To examine historical and contemporary instances of suicide linked to forced marriage.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive search of historical records, newspapers, and electronic media was conducted.

Keywords:

marriage prevention social condition suicide

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Case studies were identified and analyzed.

Qualitative data from various sources were synthesized.

Main Results:

Eight cases were identified: two from ancient history and six from the past century.
These cases illustrate the severe psychological distress caused by forced marriage.
The findings provide empirical support for the study's hypothesis.

Conclusions:

Forced marriage can be a significant factor contributing to suicide, irrespective of psychiatric conditions.
This research complements existing knowledge on how loss of fortune, health, liberty, or reputation can lead to suicide.
The findings underscore the importance of considering social and situational factors in suicide prevention strategies.