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Emotional Challenges of Suicide Bereavement in Headlands, Zimbabwe

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  • Tasunungurwa Matinhira

    (Great Zimbabwe University)

  • Zirima Herbert

    (Great Zimbabwe University, School of Medical Health & Health Sciences)

  • Nellie Maziya

    (Identity Consultancy)

  • Yvonne Sanyanga

    (Arrupe Jesuit University)

  • Tariro Munamati

    (Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences)

  • Nicola Mazwi

    (Identity Consultancy)

Abstract

This study focuses on the emotional challenges faced by individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide in the Headlands area of Zimbabwe. It aims to explore the bereavement experiences and coping strategies used by the bereaved families. The research utilizes a qualitative approach, specifically employing the phenomenological research method known as Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Data was collected through interviews with open-ended and closed-ended questions, and thematic analysis was employed to analyse the data. The target population consisted of individuals residing in various regions of Headlands who had experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. The sampling strategy used was snowball sampling. The study seeks to understand the family’s perception of suicide, the impact of the loss, the availability of support systems, and recommendations for healthy coping strategies for bereaved families in Headlands, Zimbabwe.

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  • Tasunungurwa Matinhira & Zirima Herbert & Nellie Maziya & Yvonne Sanyanga & Tariro Munamati & Nicola Mazwi, 2024. "Emotional Challenges of Suicide Bereavement in Headlands, Zimbabwe," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(1), pages 540-548, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:1:p:540-548
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