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Chandra Ramamurthy1, Gregory Armstrong1, Karl Andriessen1
1Centre for Mental Health and Community Wellbeing, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Abstract:
Suicide in India is complex and stigmatized, with limited research on cultural influences on bereavement. This study examines the role of narratives in suicide bereavement, highlighting cultural influences that can inform effective postvention strategies in India. We adopted a phenomenological approach and conducted in depth interviews with a purposive sample of suicide loss survivors (N = 15, 11 females and 4 males), who were recruited through suicide support groups as well through snowball sampling. The inductive thematic analysis of the data yielded four main themes (1) impact of suicide loss, (2) support systems and strategies, (3) role of cultural narratives, and (4) interplay of societal norms, language and media. Our findings highlight the role of narratives in suicide bereavement, shaping grief, support access and coping amid stigma. Participants discussed cultural, religious, and media influences, advocating for lived experiences in India's suicide prevention and postvention efforts.
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