A review of the literature regarding fictional film and television portrayals of suicide

Jane Pirkis; Warwick BLOOD; Cathy Joanne FRANCIS; Kerry MCCALLUM

A review of the literature regarding fictional film and television portrayals of suicide

Jane Pirkis
, Warwick BLOOD
, Cathy Joanne FRANCIS
, Kerry MCCALLUM

Research output: Book/Report › Other › peer-review

Abstract

This report reviews studies of the portrayal of suicide in television drama & films & its potential consequences. The literature on the impact of fictional on-screen suicides on actual suicidal behaviour is equivocal but provides some support for an imitation effect. The majority of studies have demonstrated completed & attempted suicide rates show unexpected rises after such screenings, or have mixed results, but some have found no evidence of any effect. The impact of video footage of fictional suicidal characters on attitudes & opinions regarding suicide produces contradictory findings. Further research is warranted

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Australia
Publisher	University of Melbourne
Commissioning body	Department of Health
Number of pages	22
Publication status	Published - 2005

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