Reflection of Suicidal Ideation in Terms Searched for by Japanese Internet Users.
Crisis
; 44(4): 361-364, 2023 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The relationship between search terms and suicidal ideation is not precisely known.Aims:
This study examined the relationship between the types of terms used in web searches and the level of suicidal ideation among individuals who conduct such searches.Methods:
A total of 508 Internet users completed a suicidal ideation scale and conveyed to us the words they used when searching for a consultation site. The site was run by the authors using Internet advertisement listings, to consult people via e-mail who had searched for suicide-related words. We divided the users into three groups based on the most salient search terms suicide method terms, suicide but no method terms, and other terms.Results:
The scores on the suicide ideation scale were compared using one-factor analysis of variance, and differences were found between the groups. Users searching for suicide method-related terms had the strongest suicidal ideation.Limitations:
This study was limited to users who contacted online consultation sites because of their help-seeking intentions.Conclusion:
It is especially important for support organizations to identify Internet users who directly search for suicide methods.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ideação Suicida
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População do Leste Asiático
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Crisis
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article