2013
DOI: 10.12934/jkpmhn.2013.22.4.339
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A Phenomenological Study on Lived Experience of Suffering in Suicide Attempters

Abstract: Purpose:The purpose of the study was to understand essential meanings of suffering experienced by suicide attempters. Methods: Data were collected in 2009 through individual narrative interviews from 7 suicide attempters. Texts from literary works and movies containing suicide were also included as data. Data were analyzed using the hermeneutic phenomenology of van Manen. Results: Thirteen themes were identified in four dimensions. In the dimension of 'lived body', 'unbearably sweet temptation to death', 'body… Show more

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“…When a family member dies by suicide, it negatively affects the remaining family’s life for a long time. Young people can experience deep emotional wounds and anger due to the death of their family and may attempt suicide, thus, suicide in such a family environment is recognized as a solution to the problem [ 5 ]. Especially, suicidal behavior occurs when a person who commits suicide fails to resolve problems with their family; thus, family suicide has a significant influence on the life of the surviving family after the suicide [ 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…When a family member dies by suicide, it negatively affects the remaining family’s life for a long time. Young people can experience deep emotional wounds and anger due to the death of their family and may attempt suicide, thus, suicide in such a family environment is recognized as a solution to the problem [ 5 ]. Especially, suicidal behavior occurs when a person who commits suicide fails to resolve problems with their family; thus, family suicide has a significant influence on the life of the surviving family after the suicide [ 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The causes of suicide are various, including psychiatric symptoms, interpersonal relationships, money loss, physical illness, loneliness, work-related problems, chronic poverty, assault, and studies [4]. While growing up, youth experiences wounds and anger due to the death of their family or assault, or attempt suicide; death in such a family environment is recognized as a solution [5]. In particular, suicidal behavior occurs when person who commits suicide fails to resolve problems with their family; thus, family suicide has a signi cant in uence on the life of the surviving family after the suicide [6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%