College of Human Ecology, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea.
Death Stud. 2012 Mar;36(3):253-69. doi: 10.1080/07481187.2011.553338.
The present study explores the life history of a South Korean adolescent girl who attempted suicide. The study focuses on how sociocultural values affected her suicide attempt and how she made meaning out of the experience. The results revealed that her life history was a process of seeking independence and autonomy, and freeing herself from social stigmatization. The study highlights the need for professionals to examine the sociocultural context of adolescents, along with a consideration of their developmental characteristics and family relationships in order to understand adolescent suicidal behaviors.
本研究探讨了一位试图自杀的韩国少女的生活史。研究重点关注社会文化价值观如何影响她的自杀企图，以及她如何从这次经历中获得意义。研究结果表明，她的生活史是一个寻求独立和自主、摆脱社会污名化的过程。研究强调了专业人员需要检查青少年的社会文化背景，同时考虑他们的发展特点和家庭关系，以理解青少年的自杀行为。
