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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
Notes
- Abstract:
- Background: Suicide is a global concern with teens being at a greater risk than other age groups. Despite a heightened awareness of suicide in teens the number of attempts and deaths continues to rise in all socioeconomic populations. This phenomenological research aimed to better understand the essence of the experience of the adult who attempted suicide as a teen. Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experience of adults who attempted suicide while in their teens. This research aimed to give these adults a voice to express their individual experience of having attempted and survived a suicide attempt while a teen, to provide an inductive description of the lived experience, and to gain an understanding of the essence of the phenomenon. Theoretical Framework: Guided by the phenomenological perspective of Max van Manen. Method: A purposive sampling of adults who attempted suicide as a teen was selected to explore the overarching question: What is the lived experience of adults who attempted suicide as a teen? Data collection occurred from 45-minute semi-structured interviews that were digitally recorded, transcribed for verification and member checked. Data analysis included describing, interpreting, and textual writing as guided by van Manen. Results: The related themes of depression, history of abuse, experienced a loss, hostility, and hopelessness with the overarching theme of ‘something to live for’ emerged as a total representation of the participant’s words. Conclusion: This research exposed the depth of the problem of teen suicide and the challenges adolescents face as they transition into adulthood. A significant dimension of this experience of having attempted suicide while in their teen years was seeking ‘something to live for’ as they moved forward in their life.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2016.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 140-151).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Susan Joan Hamley. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RJ506.S9 H36 2016_HamleySusan ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RJ506.S9 H36 2016 ( lcc )
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