TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Making a symbolic gesture: a qualitative examination of self-immolation in Iran
JO  - Quality and Quantity
A1  - Taban, M.
A1  - Malakouti, S.K.
A1  - Ranjbar, H.
A1  - Eftekhar Ardebili, M.
A1  - Motavalian, S.A.
A1  - Zarghami, M.
A1  - Khazaie, H.
A1  - Mohammadi Farsani, H.
A1  - Ghiasi, Z.
SP  - 2117
EP  - 2130
VL  - 53
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0033-5177
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11135-019-00859-9
ID  - ref1
ER  -