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Abstract
An association between divorce and suicide risk has been noted in numerous studies, but the gender profile of this risk has not been clearly established. This article reviews the evidence on gender differentials in suicide risk following the breakdown of an intimate relationship (including divorce and separation). Nineteen published articles that included individuallevel data were identified. Twelve reported a greater risk of suicide in men following relationship breakdown, two indicated a greater risk in women, and a further five showed no clear gender differential. Although there are possible indications of increased risk for men, no definitive conclusion about gender differential can be drawn. Furthermore, research is required that directly compares men with women for suicide risk following relationship breakdown.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions for Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer) Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education) |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
ISSN: | 0192-513X |
Funders: | The Samaritans |
Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 30 March 2016 |
Last Modified: | 07 Nov 2023 09:42 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/68550 |
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