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Multiple suicide attempts and informal labeling: an exploratory study.

F V Wenz

    Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Informal labeling by family and friends significantly influences repeat suicide attempts. This suggests social perceptions play a role in the deviance of repeated self-harm behaviors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Psychology
    • Criminology

    Background:

    • Attempted suicide is often viewed as deviant behavior.
    • Labeling theory provides a framework for understanding deviance.
    • The role of social labeling in repeated suicide attempts requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine if labeling theory can explain repeated suicide attempts.
    • To test the influence of informal labeling on multiple suicide attempts.

    Main Methods:

    • Formulated two hypotheses to examine informal labeling's impact.
    • Measured informal labeling through behavioral scales administered to family and friends.
    • Assessed the relationship between labeling and the recurrence of attempted suicide.

    Main Results:

    • Informal labeling by family and friends was significantly associated with repeat suicide attempts.
    • The study found a significant relationship between social labeling and suicidal behavior recurrence.

    Conclusions:

    • Informal labeling by close social circles is a significant factor in repeated suicide attempts.
    • Labeling theory offers a viable perspective for understanding this form of deviance.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the link between "suicidal self-concept" and behavior recurrence.

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