Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey
Review
Interfaces of Suicide-Related Stigma: Burial Place and Mourning
Author(s): Fatma Zehra Fidan*
Background: Stigma and social exclusion complicate the lives of individuals close to those who have committed suicide, adversely impacting their physical and mental health. The extent of this issue has been documented in various studies. This research uniquely examines how individuals who have committed suicide are marginalized in grave construction and burial practices, as well as the social interactions during the mourning process.
Objective: To understand how stigma and social exclusion experienced by the relatives of individuals who have committed suicide manifest in mourning and burial rituals.
Method: In-depth interviews were conducted with fifteen relatives of individuals who had committed suicide, and the data were analyzed using content analysis. The study's limitations include a predominantly female s.. View More»
