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Suicide pacts: international comparisons.

D A Fishbain, T E Aldrich

    The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    This study compared suicide pacts globally, finding significant cultural differences in partner types and methods. Japan showed the highest frequency, with lovers, while spouse pacts were common in Western countries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Psychology
    • Cross-cultural Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Suicide pacts, or double suicides, represent a complex phenomenon with potential cultural variations.
    • Understanding these variations is crucial for targeted prevention and intervention strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the characteristics of suicide pacts across different cultural settings.
    • To identify demographic and relational patterns in suicide pacts in Dade County, Florida, and compare them with international data.

    Main Methods:

    • A standardized instrument was used to collect and compare data from twenty suicide pact cases in Dade County, Florida.
    • This data was compared with published suicide pact data from England, Japan, and Bangalore City, India.
    • Simple statistical methods were employed for data analysis.

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    Main Results:

    • Significant differences were observed between Western and Eastern suicide pacts.
    • Japan exhibited the highest frequency of suicide pacts, predominantly involving lovers.
    • Spouse pacts were characteristic of Dade County and England, while friend pacts were most frequent in Bangalore City.
    • Victims in suicide pacts generally opted for non-violent methods.

    Conclusions:

    • Cultural factors significantly influence the dynamics and patterns of suicide pacts.
    • The relational context (lovers, spouses, friends) of suicide pacts varies considerably by region.
    • The consistent use of non-violent methods suggests a potential shared psychological aspect in the planning of these events.