2009
DOI: 10.1080/13811110903044419
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Abstract: The objective of this study was to better help those in suicidal crisis by examining the types of suicide-risk individuals who make use of the Internet in relation to their suicidal problems. An anonymous online survey examined suicide-risk individuals who went online for suicide-related purposes (n = 165) and a reference group of suicide-risk individuals with no such experience (n = 125). Suicide-risk individuals who went online for suicide-related purposes, compared with online users who did not, reported gr… Show more

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“…These interactions provide an understanding of the different stages of suicidal support-seeking and how these are dealt with by the forum members. Although this study cannot provide any concrete support to evidence either the beneficial or harmful effects of online suicide discourse, certainly it has been seen that the forums provide a space in which people can engage in anonymous and open peer discussion (Barak, 2007;Harris et al, 2009aHarris et al, , 2009b without any immediate obstacles to seeking help and support.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…These interactions provide an understanding of the different stages of suicidal support-seeking and how these are dealt with by the forum members. Although this study cannot provide any concrete support to evidence either the beneficial or harmful effects of online suicide discourse, certainly it has been seen that the forums provide a space in which people can engage in anonymous and open peer discussion (Barak, 2007;Harris et al, 2009aHarris et al, , 2009b without any immediate obstacles to seeking help and support.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…There is almost no prospective research in the related area [36]. Most of the previous studies dealing with the effects of suicide-related internet use were based on internet suicide pacts or used a cross-sectional study design [12] [16] [17]. The sampling process in this study was based on the demographic composition of the latest census to minimize sampling and representative bias.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Cross-sectional studies have reported an association of internet usage with suicidal ideation [16] [17]. In addition, a previous study reported the association of suicide information availability on the internet with suicide methods used among those who died by suicide, based on inquests [18].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although these are generally perceived as a valuable suicide prevention strategy, evidence for their effectiveness is limited and equivocal [7]. The internet is also increasingly being used as a source of information and of help and support for suicidal people and their loved ones, as demonstrated by the availability of peer-to-peer support forums, e-mail and chat therapy services, crisis chat services, and self-tests with advice and referrals [8-11]. Reviews of empirical studies into online suicide prevention efforts show that this is an emergent but promising field [12-14].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%