Konstruksi Masyarakat Tentang Perilaku Gantung Diri

Abstract

Suicide is a social problem that is currently a social phenomenon that often occurs. Suicide is an individual action aimed at eliminating one’s own life. Suicidal behavior is carried out by individuals consciously and intentionally. Suicide is often a choise and solution for individuals to solve problems. Suicidal behavior is a serious global concern, the World Health Organization records that every 40 seconds one person dies due to suicide. In psychological studies, suicide is caused by mental disorders such as stress and depression. Meanwhile, in sociological studies, Emile Durkheim observed that suicide is the result of the relationship between individuals and society which emphasizes the integration and order of individuals in a society Emile Durkheim classified suicide into four types, namely egoistic suicide, altruistic suicide, anomic suicide and fatalistic suicide.. This research aims to describe the experiences of families whose family members have hanged themselves regarding suicide. This research uses qualitative research methods, with an Edmund Husserl phenomenological approach. The results of this research are: 1)Each victim who died by hanging himself in this research had a different reason for hanging himself; 2) Each family has tried to resolve the problems the victim has; 3) The victim’s hanging behavior causes trauma to the family and community.

Keyword:  Suicide; Social Problem; Integration; Trauma