Whitebrook, John ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1651-3671, Lafarge, Caroline ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2148-078X and Churchyard, Jamie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7551-0609 (2025) Qualitative study of the issues faced by UK & Ireland adult males bereaved by suicide. In: 4th Annual Suicide Research Symposium, 23-25 Apr 2025, Online. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Background: This study explored the needs, barriers, and facilitators to postvention uptake by men, including the perspectives of suicide loss survivors (SLS), those providing support (professionals and peers), and academic experts.

Method: This qualitative study used online Semi-Structured Interviews to gather information for Thematic Analysis. Across UK & Ireland support organisations and research institutions, 26 interviews were conducted including with men that have embraced support and those that have avoided or eschewed support. Females were also interviewed to gain their perspectives on male postvention uptake.

Findings: At the time of submission, the analysis is ongoing. During the transcription phase, support for the notion that men have a more fatalistic attitude to suicide loss emerged. Potential barriers to postvention uptake may include stereotypical male reticence to share emotions (with societal reinforcement), perceived alienation, peer-support groups being female dominated (and potential intimidatory) and men only groups not having a suicide-loss focus. Potential enablers include low-pressure/action-based activities, psychoeducation and postvention organisational proactivity.By the date of the conference, the formal analysis will be available.

Discussion: Via the identification of key drivers, regarding male postvention uptake and effectiveness, the study will facilitate support organisations honing their offerings to better meet the needs of male SLSs and elucidate behaviours that result in men not receiving vitally needed support, allowing for potential new services to be designed.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Psychology
Related URLs:	https://www.suicideresearchsymposium.com...
Depositing User:	John Whitebrook
Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2025 10:44
Last Modified:	25 Jul 2025 11:00
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/13699
Sustainable Development Goals:	Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

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