'You Just Wear a Mask': An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Study to Explore the Impacts of Bereavement by Suicide Among Peer Support Group Members.
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Abstract
Objective: Suicide is widely acknowledged as a pervasive global public health issue. Support for those bereaved by suicide (postvention) is a neglected area of research. Suicide loss survivors struggle with guilt, stigma, and a drive to comprehend. This study aimed to assess the ramifications of bereavement by suicide within a cohort of peer-support group members.
Method: Data were collected using in-depth face-to-face and online semi-structured interviews. Audio-recordings of the interviews were transcribed and analyzed via Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Eight people, recruited from a UK Peer Support Group, participated.
Findings: Five Group Experiential Themes emerged: (1) "Never going to live a normal life"; (2) "You just wear a mask"; (3) "I'm conflicted"; (4) "I just want change"; (5) "Everyone in the room understood." Findings provide insights into the mindset of a cross-section of those bereaved by suicide and the all-encompassing, pervasive, life-shattering consequences of becoming a suicide loss survivor. These include the duality of their inner torment and public persona, perpetual possession of conflicting thoughts and perspectives, and alienation.
Conclusions: A unique level of comprehension as to the power of peer-support groups is also outlined. Implications for practice include the signposting of postvention services requiring enhancement and the vital role played by peer-support groups in assisting those impacted.
期刊介绍:
Archives of Suicide Research, the official journal of the International Academy of Suicide Research (IASR), is the international journal in the field of suicidology. The journal features original, refereed contributions on the study of suicide, suicidal behavior, its causes and effects, and techniques for prevention. The journal incorporates research-based and theoretical articles contributed by a diverse range of authors interested in investigating the biological, pharmacological, psychiatric, psychological, and sociological aspects of suicide.