Citation

Figel FC, Menegatti CL, Pinheiro EPN. Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas) 2013; 30(2): 211-218.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013)

DOI

10.1590/S0103-166X2013000200007

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The aim of this study was to understand, from the perspective of behavioral analysis, the possible antecedents and consequences of a suicide attempt for the individual responsible, using reports from patients that were hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital located in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, due to their suicide attempts. Three patients that attempted suicide in 2010 took part in this study. Semi-structured interviews were performed, which included questions about the attempt, its antecedents and consequences, and the life history of the patient. Functional analysis showed the presence of risk factors for suicide, as well as reinforcing consequences for the individuals, such as social care only being available after the attempts...

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide attempt; Tentativa de suicídio; Análise funcional; Fatores de risco para o suicídio; Functional analysis; Risk factors for suicide