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Suicide by self-immolation in Australia : characteristics, contributing factors & comparisons with other suicide methods

Year: 2014

Type: dissertation

Abstract: This study aims to describe the characteristics of those who suicide by self-immolation with a focus on sex differences, compare rates of self-immolation to rates of other suicide methods and to compare the characteristics of Australian males who suicide by other methods. The research is based on 144 coroner’s files of suicide by self-immolation for 1997 to 2008 in the Australian states of Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.

Source: Victoria University Research Repository (Victoria University)

Author: Stephen James Gray

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W813571879

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