Theoretical Grounding: The 'Missing Link' in Suicide Research.

Discusses the strengths and limitations of the current pragmatic focus of research in suicidology and presents an argument for theoretical grounding as a precursor for continued advancement in this area. Presents an existential-constructivist framework of "meaning creation" as a theoretical heuristic for understanding suicide. Outlines general areas of challenge and stress that may provide pathways to suicide. (Contains 41 references.) (Author/GCP)