The role of emotional suppression and emotional beliefs in explaining the honor-suicide link
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Individuals in cultures of honor may suppress emotions to avoid appearing weak, increasing suicide risk. This emotional suppression, coupled with depression, links honor endorsement to suicide attempts and suicidal ideation.
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background
- Cultures of honor are linked to increased suicide risk.
- The role of emotion regulation in this link is underexplored.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate if endorsing honor norms is associated with emotional suppression.
- To examine if emotional suppression and depression mediate the relationship between honor endorsement and suicidality.
Main Methods
- Three studies (N=988) utilized survey designs.
- Cross-sectional (MTurk, undergraduate samples) and longitudinal (CloudResearch) data were collected.
Main Results
- Higher honor endorsement correlated with emotional suppression to avoid appearing weak.
- Emotional suppression and depression mediated the link between honor endorsement and suicide attempts.
- Emotional suppression and depressive symptoms explained changes in suicidal ideation over time.
Conclusions
- Findings illuminate the emotional experiences of individuals in cultures of honor.
- Emotional suppression and depression are key factors linking honor endorsement to suicidality.
- Results offer a basis for developing culturally sensitive interventions for honor-oriented populations.
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