Understanding Suicide from an Indigenous Cultural Lens: Insights from Elders in Canada

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Shannen Rowe
Jeffrey P. Ansloos
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[1] University of Toronto,Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
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Journal of Religion and Health | 2024年 / 63卷
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Suicide; Indigenous health; Indigenous death and dying; Indigenous spirituality; Indigenous Elders;
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In this study, Indigenous Elders in Canada were interviewed to explore their conceptualizations of death and dying, particularly in relation to suicide. Through reflexive thematic analysis, three key themes were developed: Indigenous conceptions of death and dying, Christian influences on views of suicide, and indirect suicide. The theme of Indigenous conceptualizations of death and dying included the subthemes of spirituality and life after death, highlighting the importance of spiritual beliefs in Indigenous culture and knowledge systems. The impact of Christian influences on views of suicide was also explored, with participants discussing the complex nature of the relationship between Christianity and Indigenous peoples. Finally, the theme of indirect suicide was analyzed, referring to deaths resulting from behaviors that do not necessarily fit within the conventional definition of suicide. Overall, this study highlights the importance of honoring Indigenous cultural knowledge in research related to suicide prevention in Indigenous communities.
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页码:1038 / 1057
页数:19
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