Resource Tag: UNITED STATES. NEW HAMPSHIRE

Study investigating Palmer’s theory of reciprocity and unreciprocity in role relationships as applied to homicide and suicide. Four independent variables are employed: reciprocity in role relationships; unreciprocity in role relationships; interference in the playing of appropiate roles; and loss, either complete or partial of major roles. (KB)

Studies the relationship of occupational factors to suicide in 15 male & 7 female victims residing last in New Hampshire. Psychological autopsies were derived from interviews with the victim’s relatives, friends, etc. Results indicate that from an occupational viewpoint the person who is suicidal is either not currently working or is working & is frustrated, […]

While psychological autopsies of 10 noninstitutionalized adolescent suicides occurring in New Hampshire over a 2 year period corraborated the findings of similar studies, they contradicted the results of others. The adolescents had poor school records and high incidents of suicide threats and family discord. However, the study group had no previous attempts, no family history […]