Citation

Taban M, Malakouti SK, Ranjbar H, Eftekhar Ardebili M, Motavalian SA, Zarghami M, Khazaie H, Mohammadi Farsani H, Ghiasi Z. Qual. Quant. 2019; 53(4): 2117-2130.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s11135-019-00859-9

PMID

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Abstract

Self-immolation is one of the most dramatic methods of committing suicide. Some regions in Iran have a high prevalence of suicide by this method. This study aims to understand and explore the experience of self-immolated women in Iran. Twenty women have interviewed in the burns centers of three different cities immediately the following hospitalization due self-immolation, and the data was analyzed using conventional content analysis. The results were categorized in three main categories: Cultural background and preparing the stage, making a symbolic gesture and events of the day of the incident. Making a symbolic gesture consists of the critical elements of self-immolation, including the presence of significant others, dramatic presentation of misery, bringing an end to misfortune, proof of innocence, creating a sense of compassion or guilt and inspiration from similar cases. The social situation of women in Iran is contributing to self-immolation through feelings of anger and helplessness. © 2019, Springer Nature B.V.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; Iran; Anger; Qualitative; Self-immolation; Helplessness