Date of Award

2015

Publisher

North Dakota State University

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Awarded

Master of Science (MS)

Program

Human Development and Family Science

Department

Human Development and Family Science

College

Human Sciences and Education

Faculty Advisor

Brotherson, Sean

Description

Suicide in emerging adulthood continues to be a tragic but common occurrence. Research regarding support needed by emerging adult peer survivors of suicide is sparse. The current study uses a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews to explore the types of support received and needed individuals grieving a peer suicide. The research questions explore the support given, how this support is perceived, and the subsequent influence of support on relationships. The results demonstrate that a person-centered approach to support is the most beneficial. This support provides a sense of trust that someone will be there as participants navigate a difficult situation. The results also indicate support influences relational changes in that positive support improves relationships and ineffective support negatively impacts relationships. These results open further opportunities to study the support needed following a peer suicide in emerging adulthood and how family members and friends can provide the needed support.

Rights

NDSU Policy 190.6.2

Rights Link

https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf

Handle Identifier

https://hdl.handle.net/10365/27838

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