@article{ref1,
title="Relationship between alienation and suicide ideation among Malaysian indians",
journal="Pertanika journal of social sciences and humanities",
year="2020",
author="Kuan, K.J. and Sultana Alam, M. and Aun, T.S.",
volume="28",
number="3",
pages="2129-2147",
abstract="In response to the high rates of suicide instances among the people of Malaysian Indian ethnicity, a mixed-methods approach was employed to examine the relationship between alienation and suicide ideation among this segment of Malaysian society. A total of 234 Malaysian Indians aged 20 - 40 were recruited for this study. Dean's alienation scale was used and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 participants. The qualitative data was thematically analysed and was used for explanatory purposes. A correlation analysis showed that powerlessness and normlessness had a significant positive correlation to suicide ideation. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis, however, showed that powerlessness appeared to be the strongest predictor in explaining suicide ideation, followed by age and income level. From a social perspective, the qualitative data revealed financial hardship and interpersonal comparison and from a cultural perspective; coping with pride, mental health and horoscope belief, contributed to a feeling of powerlessness. It is recommended that in future studies, researchers take into account the social and cultural dimensions when considering suicide prevention strategies. © Universiti Putra Malaysia Press<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0128-7702",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}