| Abstract [eng] |
Both the theoretical models of suicidal process and the current empirical research do not allow us to understand the experience of those who attempted suicide: there is a lack of data on how different variables interact so that a person may start contemplating suicide; also, we do not know how the suicide crisis continues after attempted suicide. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to understand experience of suicide attempters before and after a suicidal attempt. The study involved 21 adults - 7 men and 14 women aged between 18 and 62 (mean 32 years). Data were collected mainly by a semi-structured interview, also a quantitative data form was used. For data analysis a thematic analy by Boyatzis (1998) was used. First, we make assumption about how certain aspects - traumatic experience, personal characteristics, use of psychoactive substances - interact by influencing a vulnerability for suicidal process. Secondly, we have noticed the accumulation of long-term or short-term stressors and emotional experiences that have contributed directly to suicidal thoughts. Thirdly, we make assumption about the factors that led to the transition from suicidal thoughts to suicidal actions - limited social support, along with a lack of proper response to suicide communication, access to suicide means, alcohol consumption, and others. Fourth, we studied in more detail the suicidal process after the suicide attempt; the importance of psychosocial factors for the further development of the suicide crisis was noted. |
