Citation

Marchionatti LE, Magalhães PVS. Trends in psychiatry and psychotherapy 2023; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Associação de Psiquiatria do Rio Grande do Sul)

DOI

10.47626/2237-6089-2023-0655

PMID

37285650

Abstract

Recent scholarly investigation of suicidal ideation has been largely based on identifying associated factors and using ideation-to-action theories to explain its occurrence. However, this approach may not be sufficient, as many aspects of suicidal ideation fall beyond the reach of such conceptualizations. A significant factor in this insufficiency is the overemphasis on explaining rather than understanding this phenomenon. As such, it is argued that qualitative methods that use data to derive theories could offer a more nuanced understanding of suicidal ideation. By adopting bottom-up approaches, researchers can explore how individuals experience and understand suicidal ideation, and how it relates to their lives and experiences. Furthermore, the use of qualitative research methods could aid in the development of more accurate and inclusive definitions that are more firmly grounded on data.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide; qualitative research; suicidal ideation