On suicidal ideation: the need for inductive methodologies for advancing the field

Recent scholarly investigation of suicidal ideation has been largely based on identifying associated factors and using ideation-to-action theories to explain its occurrence. However, this approach may not be sufficient, as many aspects of suicidal ideation fall beyond the reach of such conceptualiza...

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Published inTrends in psychiatry and psychotherapy
Main Authors Marchionatti, Lauro Estivalete, Magalhães, Pedro Vieira da Silva
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brazil 06.06.2023
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suicidal ideation
qualitative research
Suicide
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Summary:Recent scholarly investigation of suicidal ideation has been largely based on identifying associated factors and using ideation-to-action theories to explain its occurrence. However, this approach may not be sufficient, as many aspects of suicidal ideation fall beyond the reach of such conceptualizations. A significant factor in this insufficiency is the overemphasis on explaining rather than understanding this phenomenon. As such, it is argued that qualitative methods that use data to derive theories could offer a more nuanced understanding of suicidal ideation. By adopting bottom-up approaches, researchers can explore how individuals experience and understand suicidal ideation, and how it relates to their lives and experiences. Furthermore, the use of qualitative research methods could aid in the development of more accurate and inclusive definitions that are more firmly grounded on data.
ISSN:2238-0019