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Adolescent attitudes toward suicide.

D Stein, E Witztum, A K De-Nour

    The Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences
    |January 1, 1989
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    Jewish Israeli adolescents view suicide primarily as a crisis, not a disorder. Many find it justifiable and not shameful, with most unwilling to punish or ostracize suicidal peers.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Understanding adolescent attitudes toward suicide is crucial for prevention.
    • Cultural and religious factors significantly influence perceptions of suicide.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate Jewish Israeli adolescents' attitudes toward suicide.
    • To explore the relationship between attitudes, perceived justification, and social responses to suicide.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey methodology was employed to gather data from adolescent subjects.
    • Attitudes were assessed regarding suicide as a crisis versus a mental disorder, shame, justification, and social consequences.

    Main Results:

    • A generally positive approach to suicide was observed, with adolescents viewing it as a crisis.

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  • Nearly half found suicide not shameful; two-thirds deemed it justifiable under certain conditions.
  • Most adolescents would not punish or expel suicidal individuals and would maintain friendships.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adolescent attitudes toward suicide are complex and influenced by factors beyond mental health classification.
    • Gender and religiosity appear to moderate attitudes, with females and nonreligious males showing more acceptance.