Central Michigan University, Sociology, Anthroplogy and Social Work, 126 Anspach Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, USA.
Soc Sci Med. 2012 Feb;74(4):474-81. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.10.011. Epub 2010 Oct 29.
In Ghana reliable official data on suicidal behavior are not available. There is also limited empirical research on suicidal behavior in the country. At the same time, police-recorded suicide data, media reports, and communication from professionals in the field indicate that suicidal behavior is a growing problem. To identify current patterns and meanings of male suicidal behavior in Ghana, the study examined official police data spanning 2006-2008. This investigation revealed that reported cases of fatal and nonfatal suicidal behavior overwhelmingly involved males. Furthermore, the majority of males who engaged in suicidal acts did so to deal with feelings of shame and dishonor of variable sources. Findings suggest changing the rigid dichotomization associated with male-female gender roles and socialization that emphasize masculinity ideals in Ghana and the need for increased research and the promotion of counseling for males facing emotional stress.
在加纳，可靠的官方自杀行为数据并不存在。该国也很少有关于自杀行为的实证研究。同时，警方记录的自杀数据、媒体报道和该领域专业人士的反馈都表明，自杀行为是一个日益严重的问题。为了确定加纳男性自杀行为的当前模式和意义，本研究调查了 2006 年至 2008 年期间的官方警方数据。调查显示，报告的致命和非致命自杀行为案例绝大多数涉及男性。此外，大多数采取自杀行为的男性是为了应对各种来源的羞耻和不名誉感。研究结果表明，需要改变加纳与男性-女性性别角色和社会化相关的僵化二分法，这些性别角色和社会化强调男性气质的理想，同时需要增加研究并为面临情绪压力的男性提供咨询。
