Social development and suicide

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology • Vol/Iss. 1 • Published In 1970 • Pages: 159-167 •

By Krauss, Herbert H.

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between social complexity and frequency of suicide. Empirical analysis suggests a positive association between these variables. The author discusses the usefulness of Durkheimian and thwarting disorientation theories in interpreting the findings.

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Hypotheses (1)
Hypothesis	Supported
"Suicide frequency frequently varies as a function of social development. . . . Low frequency of suicide is most often associated with low societal development, high rates of suicide occur most frequently in cultunits with a medium degree of complexity" (159, 163)	Supported

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Social development and suicide

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology • Vol/Iss. 1 • Published In 1970 • Pages: 159-167 • Cite

By Krauss, Herbert H.

Abstract

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Hypotheses (1)

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology • Vol/Iss. 1 • Published In 1970 • Pages: 159-167 •