Psychological Analysis of the Sri Lankan Conflict Culture with Special Reference to the High Suicide Rate
Abstract
Summary: The extremely high suicide rate in Sri Lanka is explained by a psychological analysis of the way in which Sri Lankans deal with conflicts. This “conflict culture” includes psychological factors, such as high rates in collectivism and power distance, repressive education, influence of foreign cultures, religion, and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Structural changes toward another “conflict culture,” including conflict prevention and conflict solution in families and communities, are proposed.
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