Department of Sociology, California State University Northridge, Northridge, United States.
Omega (Westport). 2023 Aug;87(3):769-792. doi: 10.1177/00302228211026513. Epub 2021 Jul 4.
The complicated grief experienced by suicide loss survivors leads to feelings of abandonment, rejection, intense self-blame, and depression. Stigma surrounding suicide further burdens survivors who can experience rejection by their community and social networks. Research in the field of psychology has delved into the grieving process of suicide loss survivors, however the effects of suicide require more sociological study to fully understand and support the impact of the suicidal bereavement process on the social interactions and relationships of those left behind after death. This study aims to contribute to the body of research exploring the social challenges faced after the suicide of a loved one. Based on the analysis of powerful personal narratives through qualitative interviews shared by 14 suicide loss survivors this study explores the social construction of the grieving and healing process for suicide loss survivors. Recognizing that the most reliable relief is in commiseration with like experienced people, this research points to the support group as a builder of social solidarity. The alienation caused by the shame and stigma of suicide loss can be reversed by the feelings of attachment to the group that listens, understands and accepts. Groups created by and for suicide loss survivors should be considered a necessary tool to be used toward healing those who suffer from loss by suicide.
自杀死亡幸存者经历的复杂悲痛导致了被抛弃、被拒绝、强烈自责和抑郁的感觉。自杀带来的耻辱感进一步加重了幸存者的负担，他们可能会被社区和社交网络拒绝。心理学领域的研究深入探讨了自杀死亡幸存者的悲伤过程，然而，自杀的影响需要更多的社会学研究来充分理解和支持自杀丧亲过程对死者身后社交互动和人际关系的影响。本研究旨在为探索亲人自杀后所面临的社会挑战的研究领域做出贡献。本研究通过对 14 名自杀死亡幸存者分享的强有力的个人叙述进行定性访谈分析，探讨了自杀死亡幸存者悲伤和康复过程的社会建构。本研究认识到，与有类似经历的人同情是最可靠的缓解方式，因此指出支持小组是社会团结的建设者。由自杀死亡带来的耻辱和耻辱感造成的异化，可以通过对倾听、理解和接受的群体的依恋感来逆转。为自杀死亡幸存者创建的团体，应该被视为治愈那些因自杀而遭受痛苦的人的必要工具。
