Citation

Andoh-Arthur J, Knizek BL, Osafo J, Hjelmeland H. Death Stud. 2018; 42(10): 658-666.

Affiliation

a Department of Mental Health , Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , Trondheim , Norway.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07481187.2018.1426655

PMID

29368997

Abstract

In Ghana, some studies have reported a high rate for both fatal and non-fatal suicidal behaviours among men. The current study aimed at understanding the psychosocial circumstances involved in male suicides. We interviewed between two to seven close relations of each of 12 men who died by suicide. Interpretative phenomenological analysis of data indicates that experiences of shame related to loss of economic control, breach of patriarchal norms, and threats to sexual competence contributed to the suicides. Addressing socioeconomic issues, creating opportunities for men to disclose their emotions, and identifying sources of these emotions may help prevent suicide among men.

Language: en

Keywords

ghana; masculinity; shame; suicide