Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Volume 19, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 755-768

Factors Influencing Suicide Behaviours in Immigrant and Ethno-Cultural Minority Groups: A Systematic Review (Review)

Lai D.W.L.* , Li L. , Daoust G.D.
  • a Department of Applied Social Sciences, Institute of Active Ageing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
  • b Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
  • c Department of International Relations, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom

Abstract

This paper reviews recent literature on factors influencing suicide behaviours, including thoughts, plans, and attempts, in immigrant and ethno-cultural minority groups, to inform a more comprehensive understanding of suicide behaviours in increasingly culturally diverse populations. Thirty-three studies published between 2002 and 2013 were identified through digital databases searches and included in this review. Analysis of study findings focused on impacts of ethno-cultural identity and acculturation, other cultural and immigration influences, and family and community supports on suicide behaviours. Policy, practice, and research recommendations are identified, to inform relevant suicide prevention efforts and enhance mental health supports for immigrant and ethno-cultural minority populations. © 2016, Springer Science+Business Media New York.

Author Keywords

Immigrant Ethno-cultural Minority Suicide

Index Keywords

cultural anthropology minority group mental health human suicide attempt Ethnic Groups Stress, Psychological mental stress ethnic group health status Suicide, Attempted ethnology Humans migrant psychology Minority Groups Emigrants and Immigrants Acculturation Socioeconomic Factors socioeconomics Social Stigma cultural factor Family Relations family relation Culture suicidal ideation
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84988360849&doi=10.1007%2fs10903-016-0490-3&partnerID=40&md5=40ed805f178d8713088c6dc4548dce45
DOI: 10.1007/s10903-016-0490-3
ISSN: 15571912
Cited by: 9
Original Language: English