Citation

Waitz-Kudla SN, Anestis MD. Arch. Suicide Res. 2019; ePub(ePub): 1-13.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2019.1625832

PMID

31216243

Abstract

Objective: This study examined the relationship between religious affiliation, social policy beliefs, and whether individuals spoke with anyone about suicide prior to suicide death. Methods: 267 suicide loss survivors reported on characteristics of suicide decedents. Results: Binary logistic regressions found those who identified as socially liberal were more likely to have discussed suicide with the loss survivor, or to have told someone else they were thinking about attempting suicide than were those who identified as socially conservative. Follow-up analyses indicated Christian affiliation was only associated with a lower likelihood of having discussed suicide with the loss survivor among older men. Conclusion: Results indicated that specific worldviews may serve as obstacles to suicidal individuals discussing their suicidal thoughts prior to death. As such, the findings indicate that public health approaches to suicide prevention that do not rely upon open reporting of suicidal ideation may be vital within such communities.

Language: en

Keywords

Conservatism; Political Affiliation; Suicide