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Suicide: the psychosocial dimension

H Hendin

    Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Culture significantly influences suicide, varying by subculture, gender, and age. Understanding these cultural differences in motivations and coping mechanisms is key to comprehending suicide

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    Area of Science:

    • Cross-cultural psychology
    • Sociology of mental health
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Suicide rates and motivations vary significantly across different cultural contexts.
    • Previous research has often overlooked the nuances of subcultural differences within nations.
    • Understanding the interplay between culture and individual psychology is crucial for mental health research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the intricate relationships between culture, individual character, and suicidal behavior.
    • To examine the psychosocial determinants of suicide across diverse cultural and subcultural groups.
    • To analyze how cultural factors shape the meaning and expression of suicide.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of suicide research from Scandinavia (Sweden, Denmark).

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  • In-depth studies of suicide among specific United States populations (urban blacks, college students).
  • Qualitative exploration of psychodynamic factors influencing suicidal ideation and behavior.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences in suicide motivation and cultural significance observed between Sweden and Denmark.
    • The United States, as a multicultural society, requires subculture-specific analysis for understanding suicide determinants.
    • Varying suicide rates and motivations identified across different cultures, subcultures, genders, and age groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Suicide is deeply embedded within a culture's possibilities and is shaped by its unique values and norms.
    • Cultural and subcultural contexts profoundly influence how individuals perceive, utilize, and internalize death.
    • Studying diverse cultural perspectives on suicide offers insights into broader aspects of human life and coping mechanisms.