Social dynamics of suicide in South Africa: A theoretical perspective
Afr. j. phys. act. health sci
; 18: 95-103, 2012.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Suicide rates in South Africa are on the increase; particularly amongst the youth. What are the complexities of modern life which are driving the increase? The suicidal act of self-destruction signals society's failure to provide good support systems and meaningful psycho-social well-being for its members. With its impressive Reconstruction and Developmental Programme (RDP); South Africa has not yet succeeded in extending the equivalent reconstruction of people's minds and thought processes. In some instances the art of negotiating one's existence on a daily basis is compromised by hostile socio-economic and political realities. The collective consciousness that once glued society has lost its bonding effect. Traditional systems of social support need to be revisited. The aim of this study is therefore to give a theoretical view of social dynamics of suicide in South Africa
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Socioeconomic Factors
/
South Africa
/
Suicide
/
Adolescent
/
Models, Theoretical
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr. j. phys. act. health sci
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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