Qualitative approach to attempted suicide by adolescents and young adults: the (neglected) role of revenge.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide by adolescents and young adults is a major public health concern, and repetition of self-harm is an important risk factor for future suicide attempts.

Objective

Our purpose is to explore the perspective of adolescents directly involved in suicidal acts.

Methods

Qualitative study involving 16 purposively selected adolescents (sex ratio1 ∶ 1) from 3 different centers. Half had been involved in repeated suicidal acts, and the other half only one. Data were gathered through semistructured interviews and analyzed according to Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.

Results

We found five main themes, organized in two superordinate themes. The first theme (individual dimensions of the suicide attempt) describes the issues and explanations that the

SUBMITTER: Orri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4011950 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature