The Sociology of Suicide

Durkheim argued that suicide is primarily caused by social factors, such as social isolation and a lack of social integration.

Durkheim identified three types of suicide: egoistic, altruistic, and anomic. Fatalistic suicide is not a type of suicide identified by Durkheim.

Anomic suicide is the term used to describe the increase in suicide rates during periods of economic crisis or social upheaval.

High socioeconomic status is generally not considered a risk factor for suicide.

Hanging is the most common method of suicide worldwide, accounting for approximately 50% of all suicides.

The 15-24 age group has the highest suicide rate in the United States.

Suicide is the term used to describe the act of intentionally taking one's own life.

A history of suicide attempts is a risk factor for suicide, not a protective factor.

Assisted suicide is the term used to describe the act of helping someone to end their life.

Russia has the highest suicide rate in the world, followed by Lithuania and Belarus.

Rational suicide is the term used to describe the act of intentionally ending one's own life in order to escape unbearable suffering.

Gun control is not a method of suicide prevention, although it may be effective in reducing the number of suicide deaths.

Altruistic suicide is the term used to describe the act of intentionally taking one's own life in order to benefit others.

High socioeconomic status is generally not considered a risk factor for suicide among LGBTQ+ youth.

Political suicide is the term used to describe the act of intentionally taking one's own life in order to protest against something.