Men’s experiences of life following a suicide attempt V1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Young men’s interpersonal experiences following a suicide attempt
IRAS ID
241368
Contact name
Amanda Haines (was Beavan)
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University Applied Research Committee, Coventry University
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
n/a, n/a
Duration of Study in the UK
3 years, 2 months, 29 days
Research summary
Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide. For every death by suicide it is estimated that there are more than twenty others who attempt suicide and survive. In the UK, men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women.
Our current understanding of suicide is greatly influenced by the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide. This suggests that suicidal behaviour is the culmination of thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness and acquired capability. The study of suicide has mainly focused on the risk factors that lead to suicidal behaviour, with limited research exploring the experiences following a suicide attempt. The qualitative research that has been conducted with people who have attempted suicide is largely based on women’s experiences, despite men being at greater risk.
This doctoral research study aims to explore young men’s interpersonal experiences following a suicide attempt. Between 6 – 10 participants will be recruited from an adult community mental health service using a purposive sampling design. To be eligible for the study, participants must be male, between ages 20 to 40 years and have attempted suicide at least once during the last three years, using any method of suicidal self-injury (physical or chemical) with the intention of dying. Qualitative data will be gathered via semi structured interviews and a timeline. The findings will be analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis to capture emerging themes. Participants will be offered the opportunity to be involved in the data analysis by providing feedback on whether the themes represent their experiences. It is hoped that this study will help to develop an in depth understanding of the interpersonal experiences of young men following a suicide attempt to help develop ways to reduce the risk of repeated suicide attempts and improve the quality of life of survivors.
REC name
West Midlands - Edgbaston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/WM/0182
Date of REC Opinion
17 Jul 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion