Words Left Unspoken
Exploring the Unspoken Narratives of Loved Ones Supporting a Person who has Survived a Suicide Attempt
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13629075 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lauren Brockett (0009-0007-9659-9888, University of Hertfordshire), Katie High (University of Hertfordshire), Farah Dauhoo (0000-0001-6664-2346, East London NHS Foundation Trust), Jennifer Heath (0000-0001-6249-3662, University of Hertfordshire, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 302228251328422-302228251328422 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00302228251328422 |
| PMID | 40228815 |
| OpenAlex | W4409421736 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 32 |
Experiences of informal carers supporting a loved one following a suicide attempt are under-reported in research. This is partly due to specific psychological barriers which lead to carers feeling silenced. This study aimed to uncover and explore unspoken narratives of informal carers who have provided care for a loved one following a suicide attempt. Fourteen adult participants responded to a social media advert inviting them to an interview to talk about their experience of caregiving. Interviews were analysed using Reflective Thematic Analysis. Five main themes were identified: 'The Conspiracy of Silence', Unequivocally Unspoken', 'A Sense of Responsibility', 'Making Comparisons', and 'Relationships with Professionals'. Results are discussed in relation to existing literature before highlighting clinical implications. Researchers and clinicians should aspire to learn more about the experience of informal caregivers in this context, aiming for carers to be able to access appropriate service provision and receive the care and support they deserve
Aesthetics · Context (archaeology · Feeling · Narrative · Narrative inquiry · Qualitative research · Silence · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · Family Support in Illness · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Psychology · Social Psychology
Grief After Suicide
Envisioning a trauma‐informed service system
Why We Need Qualitative Research in Suicidology
The Spiral of Silence a Theory of Public Opinion
Reflecting on reflexive thematic analysis
Photovoice and empowerment
Exploring Stigmatization and Stigma Management in Mental Health Court
The Often-unheard Perspective of a Carer Navigating Neoliberalism under the Provisions of the 2014 Care Act
Using thematic analysis in psychology
A Theory of Social Comparison Processes
Successful Qualitative Research
A Modified Labeling Theory Approach to Mental Disorders
Theory and research concerning social comparisons of personal attributes
The voices heard and the voices silenced
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |