RISE OF SUCIDE RATE AMONG PRESENT GENERATION

ABSTRACT

Suicide is a major public health issue, with an estimated one million deaths
worldwide each year. This abstract examines the epidemiology of suicide,
including its prevalence, associated risk factors, and potential protective factors. It
is also reviews the available interventions for suicide preventions and reviews
evidence for their efficiency. The main aim of choosing this topic is to reduce the
range of suicides. In this research I vaguely explain about the importance of life.
We don’t have the right to conclude our life. If you are affected by suicidal
thoughts just share that related problems with your friends, colleagues or family
members . In my research I clearly explain that suicide is not the only solution to
end a problem, many ways are there to end your problems just search one best
solution or else you have to move on from that particular problem, distract yourself
and do some favorite thing you like to do. Absence of proper counseling will leads
to commit a suicide so you have to share all your worries with your closed one and
get some beneficiaries from them. Instead of thinking how to commit suicide, you
have to think about how to left out these problems and how to recover yourself
from these issues as soon as possible. “Nothing more like your life”. Life is like a
treasure and it is more unpredictable one. Everyone has different kinds of
unbearable problems but they broke the word unbearable and they faced a lot of
problems and move on they didn’t have a thought about committing suicide. So
avoid those negative thoughts and remember this slogan “Do what you love, love
what you have” and just move on.

KEY WORDS: Self-murder, Mental illness, Expectation, failure, Cowards,

Committing suicide.

INTRODUCTION

People may commit suicide in critical situations like family issues, relationship failure, physical
disablement, body shaming, financial crisis, educational burden, mental illness and so on.
Nowadays many youths will engage in suicide because of the relationship issues. This issue
begins with addiction and later some break ups occur they can’t bear that pain due to the
addiction and they started a thought to commit a suicide. They blindly took a decision and they
didn’t thought about their family members. In ancient days Greece, Egypt and Rome were not
allowed to commit a suicide. Nowadays many cinefield individuals have committed a suicide
and the reason of such suicides are completely hidden and many gossips are to be spread in
social medias. Suicide may used as a blackmail sometimes and it is mostly done by parents to
their children. Most of them told that cowards only committing suicide, according to my point of
view I said no because some brave people also often commit suicide due to the high level of
frustration and vexation. Many suicides are occurring due to the expectation failure. When
government of India implemented the NEET examination many students are indulge in the
activity of suicide. Inferiority complex (comparison of economic status with others, skin tone,
body shaming etc..,) also leads to suicide. A person who had indulge in debt burden like he/she
get loan and they didn’t able to return it back they couldn’t bear that burden and they decided to
commit a suicide. Intolerance of body pain, affected by disease and so on may also make a
person to engaged in suicide. Adolescence are indulge more in the concept of suicide. We know
suicide process can take weeks, months or even years, the fatal transition from suicidal ideation
and suicide attempts to an actual completed suicide often occurs immediately. Young people
who committing suicide is poorer problems mostly they couldn’t get a proper counseling from
their parents or friends they thought like they indulge in a huge problem and then they
committing a suicide. Many movies are tempting a person to committing suicide. The youngsters
hear the suicidal ideas from somewhere and then they tempted to do that kind of activities.
Adolescence who are engaged in sexual harassment had thought about conclude their lives they
didn’t disclose those problems with their parents because they feel embarrassing to share this
with their parents, they mentally disturbed a lot by thinking that thing randomly and decided to
commit a suicide. Parents should conduct friendly relationship with their children it could help
the children to share many things to their parents. Suicidal ideation, intent to die attempt and
death are the levels of suicide. Columbia suicide severity rating scale(CSSRS), On-call acute
psychiatric service, national suicide prevention lifeline(1-800-273-8255) are some of the sample
safety protocol elements for suicide. Past suicide attempt increases risk for a subsequent attempts
or suicide, multiple prior attempts dramatically increase risk. Parents should know about every
moves of their children. If their children indulge in some pathetic situations the parents shouldn’t
allow their children to be isolated. The parents should convey the worth of living to their
children having no reason to go on living, making a will or giving away personal possessions,
exhibiting reckless behaviors like excessive alcohol or drug consumption, avoiding social
interactions with others, appearing anxious or agitated, making a plan or researching ways to die,
withdrawing from friends, saying good bye, giving away important items, taking dangerous risks
such as driving extremely fast, displaying extreme mood swings, eating or sleeping less,
extremely sad, hopeless, having no reason to live . The youngsters may think like “instead of
being a burden to our parents we will conclude our lives”. But this is actually a worst state of
mind they should talk to their parents about what is running on their mind. Suicide is a complex
issue with many potential causes and contributing factors. It is typically defined as the
intentional and voluntary taking of one’s own life. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the
United States, with over 45,000 people dying by suicide each year. While suicide is a serious
public health problem, it is essential to remember that suicide is preventable. It is important to be
aware of the warning signs of suicide and to understand the risk factors that can increase an
individuals risk for suicide.
REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Suicide

BMJ: British Medical Journal, Vol.308, No.6920(Jan 1,1994),

The researcher compare the countries which are indulge in the concept of
committing suicide. Since 1985 overall suicide rates in the Netherlands have dropped by 10%
with the fall. Suicide rate in France is among highest in Europe being 20-1 per 100000 in 1992.
British government has set two targets for reducing the suicide. Suicide rates have become a
major issue in many countries. Comparing rates between countries, however, can be difficult.
Some countries thoroughly investigate all deaths that could be suicides while others prefer to
classify such deaths as accidents.

Assisted suicide and euthanasia: A Buddhist perspective

Bamien keown, Vol.13 No.2(1998-1999)

In this research the researcher discuss that since 1984, euthanasia has been legally
permissible in the Netherlands, physician assisted suicide was legalized in the state of Oregon in
1994 as a result of a ballot initiative, and in 1995 a voluntary enthanasia bill was passed in the
northern territory, Australia. it gives contemporary urgency by modern developments in medical
technology, Which have too often led to the lives of patients being pointlessly prolonged, and
also by an increasing emphasis on the value of personal autonomy among ethicists.

Suicide bombers : a global problem

James M. Poland Humboldt journal of social relations, vol.27, No.2

In recent days, the terrorist strategy of suicide bombing has created increasing fear
and widespread media attention. While some suicide bombings are directed towards military
targets, most are directed towards civilians. It is hardly surprising that the suicide bombers
themselves have become one of the most feared terrorist weapons. The suicide bombers
discussed herein are those who carry explosive charges on their bodies, or carry such charges in
various vehicles like car, truck, bus, boat, bicycle or an aeroplane.

The suicide weapon

Jan hacking , Critical inquiry , vol.35, No.1(Autumn 2008)

The suicide weapon must be as old as the human race as older. It may be as a
part of a human survival. one dies, knowing that one is bound to be killed, in defense or attack,
in order that kin or clan shall survive. Let us take this route and say that there is one such thing as
suicide, peculiar to human beings. we will not battle about definitions. We will be plain and
positivist in the style of Emile Durkheim. He counted as a suicide.

Occupation and suicide

Steven seven Social science quarterly,vol.82, No.2(June 2001)

Research on occupation and suicide has neglected multivariate models, it is not

clear, for example, if person is alleged “high risk” occupation have high suicide risk because of
occupational. Suicide in the workplace is a going concern. According to the U.S Bureau of labor
statistics censes of fatal occupation injuries. 282 suicide workplace occurred in 2013,the highest
number recorded since the CFOI census begin in 1992.

RESEARCH GAP

Despite being a major public health concern, there is a lack of research into
suicide. The research that does exist is often focused on mental health risk factors, such as
depression, substance abuse, and other mental health disorders. There is a lack of research into
other potential risk factors, such as social isolation, poverty, and trauma. Additionally, there is a
lack of research into prevention and intervention strategies, particularly for individuals at risk for
suicide. There is also a lack of research into the environmental and cultural factors that may
influence suicide risk. Finally, There is a need for more research into the long-terms effects of
suicide on survivors, family members, and communities.
Statement of the problem

Due to high range of suicidal cases, it may leads to a lack of population. If the elders
engaged in suicide it may tempt a younger’s to do that. It affects the family members of the
affected party. The person who attempt the suicide and they are alive the scars and the attempted
marks remain it would affects the person till his lifetime. The affected person couldn’t able to
lend their body parts to someone. These are the major problems related to the concept of suicide.

OBJECTIVE

1) To create and promote safe environments for individuals who are suicidal.
2) To educate the public about suicide risk factors and warning signs.
3) To provide access to mental health services and treatment for those at risk.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

My research is completely based on both primary source and secondary source. I took review of
literature from secondary source through Jstor. I collected my questionnaire through Google
form. I took references from the websites. The research methodology used for this project was a
combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitatively, I did online surveys about the
synopsis of suicide in present generation. Quantitatively, I gathered data from various sources,
including reviews, journals, and other websites. This data was used to validate my qualitative
findings. References like Name of the researcher, Book name, Publishing year, Date and time,
Volume no are collected from the websites. While I was writing the review of literature I wrote
the researcher name and article names with it.
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Socio economic variable

S.no Variable No of respondents Percentage %

1 Age of the respondent Less than 18 27 36.5

18 to 20 years 20 27

21 to 25 years 17 23

25 and above 10 13.5

Total 74 100
2 Gender Female 46 62.2

Male 28 37.8
Total 74 100

3 Economic status Low 5 6.8

Medium 66 89.2
High 3 4

Total 74 100

4 Educational qualification Illiterate 1 1.5

Below HSC 3 3.2

Under graduate 67 90.5

Post graduate 3 3.2

Total 74 100
5 Marital status Married 2 2.7

Unmarried 72 97.3

Total 74 100

6 locality Rural 38 51.4

Urban 36 48.6
 Total 74 100

7 What is your major Lack of patience 12 16.2

weakness

Fear of public 29 39.2

speaking
Trust everyone 28 37.8
easily

Taking criticism 5 6.8

too personally

Total 74 100

8 What is your greatest kindness 21 28.4

strength

Self respect 20 27

Forgiveness 18 20.3

Hope 15 24.3

Total 74 100
9 Who may influence you to Family 16 23.9
commit a suicide

Friends 12 7.5

Society 46 68.7

Total 74 100
10 According to your Unable to return 17 23
perspective which of the back the debt
following tempt a person to
commit a suicide

Physical health 15 20.3

condition

Suspiciousness 19 25.6

Relationship 23 31.1
failure

Total 74 100

11 How often have youthought Never 49 68.1

about killing yourself in the
pastyear(2022)

Rarely(1 time) 6 8.3

Sometimes(2 or 7 9.7
more)

Often(3-4 days) 1 12.5

Very often(5 or 11 1.4

more times)
 Total 74 100

Source: Primary source.

INTERPRETATION

In Socio economic variable table I Had collected the age of the respondents 18 to 20 years are
highly respondent in 36.5% 18 to 25 years was 27% and 21 to 25 years are 23% 25 and above
was 10%. Second I had collected the gender of the respondents females are more than male,
females was 62.2% and males was 37.8%. Third I had collected the economic status of the
respondents most of the responses are came under the medium class 66% and high status was 3%
and low status was 5%. Fourth I had collected the educational qualification of the respondents
most of the respondents are came under undergraduate 67% and very lowest response from the
illiterate 1% medium of responses from post graduate and Below HSC 3%. Fifth I had collected
the marital status most of the responses had came under unmarried 97.3% and married was 2.7%.
Sixth I had collected the locality of the respondents rural was high compared to the urban.
Seventh I had collected the major weakness of the respondent high responses are came under
fear of public speaking 39.2% then trust everyone easily 37.8% medium in lack of patience 12%
and very low in taking criticism too personally 6.8%. Eighth I had collected the greatest
weakness of the respondents most responses had came under kindness 28.4% then hope in 24.3%
medium responses from self respect 20% and lowest responses from forgiveness 18%. Ninth I
had collected that who may influence the people to commit suicide most of the responses are
came under society 68.7% and medium of responses from family 23.9% and lowest responses
from friends 7.5%. Tenth I had collected the temptation of a habit to commit suicide most of the
responses from relationship failure 31.1% and then suspiciousness 25.6% and unable to pay back
the debt 23% lowest from physical health condition 20.3%. eleventh I had collected the thought
of killing themselves more responses are from never 68.1% and 12.5% from often and 9.7%
from sometimes lowest responses had came under often 12.5.
Table-2

S.no Statement Yes No Maybe Total

Did your known person

1 have committed a suicide 42 56.8 32 43.2 74 100
ever
Do you think suicide is
2 the solution to end a 4 5.4 61 82.4 9 12.2 74 100
problem
Are you wondering what
3 your family will do if 28 38.9 46 61.1 74 100
you commit suicide
Do you think the
4 cowards only 17 23.3 35 47.9 22 28.8 74 100
committing a suicide
Have you stopped a
5 person from committing 30 38.9 44 61.1 74 100
suicide
Have you experienced a
6 suicide 8 10.8 66 89.2 74 100

Do you think the person

7 who commit suicide is 35 46.6 39 53.4 74 100
selfish
Have you had any
8 thoughts about killing 24 32.9 50 67.1 74 100
yourself
Have you been thinking
9 about how you might do 23 30.1 51 69.9 74 100
this
Source: primary source

INTERPRETATION

In table-2 I had framed the yes or no questions. I collected the first question of did their known
person had committed a suicide most of the persons are respondent as Yes 56.8% and less
responses came under No 43.2%. Second I had collected the question that whether the suicide is
the only solution to end a problem most of them respondent as No 82.4% and Yes from 5.4%.
third I had collected that whether they are wondering how it would be if they commit suicide
most of the persons are response as No 46% and Yes as 38.9%. fourth I had collected that only
the cowards are committing suicide most of the persons are responses as No 47.9% and Yes as
23.3%.fifth I had collected that whether they had stopped the person from committing suicide
most of the persons are response as No 61.1% and Yes as 38.9%. sixth I had collected whether
they had experienced suicide most of the persons are responses as Yes 89.2% and No as 8%.
Seventh I had collected whether they had any thoughts about killing their selves most of the
persons are responses as No 53.4% and Yes as 46.6%. eighth I had collected whether they had
afraid to committing suicide most of the persons are responses as No 69.9% and Yes as 30.1%.
Table-3

S.no Statement Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Total

agree disagree
1 The ratio of
committing 22 30.1 38 52.1 9 12.3 2 2.75 3 3 74 100
suicide is more in
youth
2 Most of the
suicides are 11 14.9 31 41.9 26 35.1 5 6.8 1 1.3 74 100
occurs because of
the financial
crisis
3 Mostly suicides
are influenced by 13 17.6 23 31.1 26 35.1 10 13.5 2 2.7 74 100
third parties
4 Most of the
suicides are occur 15 20.5 29 39.7 23 31.5 4 4.15 3 4.15 74 100
because of the
relationship
5 The brave
persons also 12 16.2 36 48.6 18 24.3 5 6.8 3 4.1 74 100
often committing
suicide

Source: Primary source

INTERPRETATION

In Table-3 I had collected the scalar questions I framed five scale questions In my first question
that suicide occur more in youth people respond strongly agree as 30.1% and agree as 52.1% and
neutral as 12.3% and disagree as 2.75% and strongly disagree as 3%. In my second question that
suicides are occur because of financial crisis respond strongly agree as 14.9% and agree as
41.9% and neutral as 35.1% and disagree as 6.8% and strongly disagree as 1.3%. In my third
question is that suicides are influenced by third parties respond strongly agree as 17.6% and
agree as 31.1% and neutral as 35.1% and disagree as 13.5% and strongly disagree as 2.7%. In my
fourth question that suicide are occur because of the relationship respond strongly agree as
20.5% and agree as 39.7% and neutral as 31.5% and disagree as 4.15% and strongly disagree as
4.15%. In my fifth question that brave people also often committing suicide respond strongly
agree as 16.2% and agree as 48.6% and neutral as 24.3% and disagree as 6.8% and strongly
disagree as 4.1%

LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

It is important to ensure that mental health services are available and accessible for those at risk
for suicide. This includes providing mental health services in schools, hospitals, and community
centers, and ensuring that there is adequate staff and resources to provide necessary services.

It is important to foster supportive relationships for those at risk for suicide. This includes
providing a safe space for those to talk about their feelings and providing resources and support
to family members and friends to help them understand the signs of suicidal behavior.

It is important to limit access to lethal means, such as guns and drugs, for those at risk for
suicide. This includes implementing laws and regulations that limit access to these items, as well
as providing resources for those who need help getting rid of such items.
FINDINGS

1. Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, are the most
common risk factors for suicide.

2. Other risk factors include a history of trauma or abuse, feelings of isolation, loss of hope, and
access to lethal means.

3. Protective factors that can help reduce the risk of suicide include having a strong support
system, having access to mental health care, and developing a sense of purpose.

4. Warning signs for suicide include talking about wanting to die, expressing feelings of
hopelessness or worthlessness, and withdrawing from family and friends.

5. If someone is in immediate danger of attempting suicide, call 911 or a suicide hotline.

CONCLUSION

Suicide is not the only solution to wind up your problems. Search the solutions if you can’t get
proper solutions share your problems with your closed one, peer groups, parents. Suicide is a
serious problem that affects countless people all around the world. It is a tragedy that should not
be taken lightly, as it causes immense pain and suffering for those affected by it. It is important
to treat those affected by suicide with respect and compassion, and to reach out for help if you or
someone you know is in danger of taking their own life. There are many resources available to
help those who are struggling, and it is important to remember that suicide is preventable. With
increased awareness and understanding, we can strive to reduce the number of lives lost to
suicide each year.
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