Citation

Gailiene D, Ružyte I. Nord. J. Psychiatry Suppl. 1997; 51(1): 29-35.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Scandinavian University Press)

DOI

10.3109/08039489709109081

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

On the basis of historical chronicles, archeological data, mythology, and folklore some tendencies of sociocultural attitudes influencing suicidal behavior in Lithuania were discerned. A reserved and negative attitude to suicide becomes notable already in pagan times and is reinforced with the establishment of Catholicism. During historical periods of struggles against various occupations the tendency of romanticizing and glorifying suicide becomes manifest. The state of anomie in today's society after 50 years of Soviet occupation is also of importance.

Language: en

Keywords

Attitudes towards suicide; Christianity; Lithuania; Paganism