A cultural look on suicide: the Yorùbá as a paradigmatic example

This conceptual review focuses on deepening the cultural perspective on suicidal behaviour and suicide prevention using a specific cultural group (the Yorùbá) as a paradigmatic example. We examine the social/cultural cognitions in Yorùbá that are ingrained in concepts of dishonour, shame, and mascul...

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Authors: Atilola, Olayinka (Author) ; Ayinde, Olatunde (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2015
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2015, Volume: 18, Issue: 6, Pages: 456-469
Further subjects:B Yoruba
B Suicide
B Culture
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