| Title |
Moral Objections and Fear of Hell: An Important Barrier to Suicidality
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Religion and Health, February 2018
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-018-0573-7 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Bart van den Brink, Hanneke Schaap, Arjan W. Braam |
| Abstract |
This review explores the literature to test the hypothesis that 'moral objections to suicide (MOS), especially the conviction of going to hell after committing suicide, exert a restraining effect on suicide and suicidality.' Medline and PsycInfo were searched using all relevant search terms; all relevant articles were selected, rated and reviewed. Fifteen cross-sectional studies were available on this topic, and raise sufficient evidence to confirm a restraining effect of MOS, and sparse data on fear of hell. MOS seem to counteract especially the development of suicidal intent and attempts, and possibly the lethality of suicidal attempts. A differential pattern of influence of MOS on the suicidal continuum is suggested. |
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| Scientists | 1 | 33% |
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| Student > Doctoral Student | 3 | 9% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 3 | 9% |
| Lecturer | 2 | 6% |
| Unspecified | 2 | 6% |
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| Unknown | 13 | 41% |
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| Psychology | 6 | 19% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 5 | 16% |
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