Some Social and Psychological Factors Related to Suicide in Primitive Societies: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study.

Smith, David Horton; Hackathorn, Linda

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ERIC Number: EJ292872

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982

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Some Social and Psychological Factors Related to Suicide in Primitive Societies: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study.

Smith, David Horton; Hackathorn, Linda

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v12 n4 p195-211 Win 1982

Examined social and psychological factors related to suicide, using a sample of primitive societies from the Human Relations Area Files. Results showed suicide prevalence was high where the society is stable agricultural, expects either very restrained or very open emotional expression, and emphasizes individual pride and shame. (JAC)

Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Predictor Variables, Psychological Patterns, Social Psychology, Suicide

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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