@article{ref1,
title="Making a symbolic gesture: a qualitative examination of self-immolation in Iran",
journal="Quality and Quantity",
year="2019",
author="Taban, M. and Malakouti, S.K. and Ranjbar, H. and Eftekhar Ardebili, M. and Motavalian, S.A. and Zarghami, M. and Khazaie, H. and Mohammadi Farsani, H. and Ghiasi, Z.",
volume="53",
number="4",
pages="2117-2130",
abstract="Self-immolation is one of the most dramatic methods of committing suicide. Some regions in Iran have a high prevalence of suicide by this method. This study aims to understand and explore the experience of self-immolated women in Iran. Twenty women have interviewed in the burns centers of three different cities immediately the following hospitalization due self-immolation, and the data was analyzed using conventional content analysis. The results were categorized in three main categories: Cultural background and preparing the stage, making a symbolic gesture and events of the day of the incident. Making a symbolic gesture consists of the critical elements of self-immolation, including the presence of significant others, dramatic presentation of misery, bringing an end to misfortune, proof of innocence, creating a sense of compassion or guilt and inspiration from similar cases. The social situation of women in Iran is contributing to self-immolation through feelings of anger and helplessness. © 2019, Springer Nature B.V.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0033-5177",
doi="10.1007/s11135-019-00859-9",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11135-019-00859-9"
}