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Suicide exposure and impact within a non-representative Australian community sample
Myfanwy Maple1, Rebecca Sanford2
1School of Health, University of New England, Armidale, Australia.
Death Studies
|January 18, 2019
Summary
Exposure to suicide death significantly impacts psychological distress, even for non-relatives. This study reveals the broad reach of suicide
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- The psychological impact of suicide death exposure is not fully understood.
- Community-level data on suicide exposure burden is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of suicide death or attempt exposure on Australian adults.
- To identify predictors of psychological distress following suicide exposure.
Main Methods:
- Online survey administered to 3010 community-residing Australian adults.
- Assessment of suicide exposure, psychological distress, and associated variables.
Main Results:
- Exposure to suicide is a significant source of psychological distress.
- Key predictors of distress include perceived impact, non-kin relationship, number of exposures, time since death, and contact frequency.
- The impact of suicide extends beyond immediate family.
Conclusions:
- Suicide exposure has a profound and widespread impact on psychological well-being.
- Understanding predictors is crucial for targeted support interventions.
- Public health strategies should address the broader community impact of suicide.
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