The Influence of Traditional Culture and the Interpersonal Psychological Theory on Suicide Research in Korea
Psychiatry Investigation
;
: 713-718, 2017.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-16972
ABSTRACT
Korea has the highest suicide rate amongst the OECD countries. Yet, its research on suicidal behaviors has been primitive. While the Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide has gained global attention, there has only been a few researches, which examined its applicability in Korea. In this article, we review the previous studies on suicide and examine the association between the Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide and traditional Korean culture, with an emphasis on Collectivism and Confucianism. We propose that pathways to suicide might vary depending on cultural influences. Clinical implications and suggestions for future research will be discussed.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Psychological Theory
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Suicide
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Confucianism
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Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
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Korea
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Psychiatry Investigation
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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