Hogan, Anthony, Scarr, Edward, Lockie, Stewart, Chant, Brett, and Alston, Sylvia (2012) Ruptured identity of male farmers: subjective crisis and the risk of suicide. Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 27 (3). pp. 118-140.

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Abstract

Suicide among male farmers is frequently discussed in the literature. While a wide range of factors are associated, a coherent theoretical framework that incorporates the various factors associated with male farmer suicide has not been developed. Moreover, the insights offered to date have not opened a more systemic approach to prevention. Drawing on substantive contributions from sociological theory, this paper proposes a framework for progressing understanding of the causes of this phenomenon and offers insights for prevention. The paper argues that ontological security is central to identity and social competence, and that loss of the coherency of identity and the potential loss of a continuity of social practice result in a ruptured identity. The combined effects of reluctance to acknowledge difficulties, the misperception of one's problems, and experiences of shame contribute strongly to nihilism and the will to suicide. This framework is considered in light of case study material on suicide among Australian farmers. The paper concludes by giving consideration about how these insights may be translated into existing suicide prevention programs.

Item ID:	30836
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2151-4178
Date Deposited:	27 Jun 2014 05:35
FoR Codes:	16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1608 Sociology > 160801 Applied Sociology, Program Evaluation and Social Impact Assessment @ 50% 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1608 Sociology > 160804 Rural Sociology @ 50%
SEO Codes:	97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970116 Expanding Knowledge through Studies of Human Society @ 50% 92 HEALTH > 9205 Specific Population Health (excl. Indigenous Health) > 920505 Mens Health @ 30% 92 HEALTH > 9205 Specific Population Health (excl. Indigenous Health) > 920506 Rural Health @ 20%
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