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Suicide Motives and Protective Factors - Contributions from a Hikikomori Discussion Board.

Suicide Motives and Protective Factors - Contributions from a Hikikomori Discussion Board.

Authors :
Ari, Haasio
Mari, Salminen-Tuomaala
Source :
Issues in Mental Health Nursing; May2021, Vol. 42 Issue 5, p417-429, 13p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The study describes reasons why hikikomoris or socially withdrawn people consider committing suicide, and factors that prevent them from committing the act. 2,644 anonymous messages were collected in May 2020 from a Finnish hikikomori discussion forum and analyzed using netnography and inductive content analysis. Suicides motives involved experiences of failure, loneliness and worthlessness, often combined with mental health problems and triggered by loss of employment or significant relationship. Lack of courage was a common reason for not committing suicide. The role of family in preventing suicide is significant, along with support from professionals. Family and individualized interventions are discussed briefly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01612840
Volume :
42
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
150006170
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2020.1817209