Suicide clusters have been identified in many populations; however, research exploring the role of online communication in the aftermath of a suicide cluster is extremely limited. This study used the Consensual Qualitative Research method to analyze interviews of ten high school students following a suicide cluster in a small suburban school district. Interviewee’s responses were organized into 4 domains: the suicide, impact, perceptions of school environment, and recovery. The role of social networking emerged as a common theme across domains, suggesting broad relevance to adolescents’ experience following the suicide of a peer. Implications for clinical intervention and research are discussed.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc699975 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Heffel, Carly J. |
| Contributors | Riggs, Shelley Ann, 1961-, Ruiz, John Manuel, Watkins, C. Edward, Jr., Ruggles, Mark |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 139 pages : color illustration, Text |
| Coverage | 2000-2014 |
| Rights | Public, Heffel, Carly J., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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