Citation

Knizek BL, Akotia CS, Hjelmeland H. Omega (Westport) 2011; 62(2): 169-186.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Sage Publications)

DOI

10.2190/om.62.2.e

PMID

21375120

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to investigate attitudes toward suicide and suicide prevention among psychology students in Ghana by means of a qualitative analysis of open-ended questions about causes of suicide and how suicide best can be prevented. The students mainly saw the causes as intra-personal and almost all of them believed that suicide can be prevented. The results indicated a huge impact of religion on the attitudes toward suicide as well as some lack of distinction between their religious and professional roles and responsibilities.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Adult; Female; Male; Motivation; Students; Suicide; Attitude to Death; Young Adult; Religion and Psychology; Surveys and Questionnaires; Ghana; Suicide Prevention; Interpersonal Relations; Attitude to Health