College

Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences

Date of Last Revision

2026-04-28 12:32:07

Major

Psychology

Honors Course

PSYCH: 498-002

Number of Credits

2

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

Date of Expected Graduation

Spring 2026

Abstract

Self-Ideation behavior, a topic that although is increasing in awareness, is also increasing in victims as well. One thing is very clear however, both the Eastern and Western countries still see suicide and its related attitude in a taboo perspective. Regarding this, factors of various customs of each respective country will be further explained; taking note on how their contrasting cultural differences may potentially feed on the self-harming attitude that each victim may have developed. It will continue on explaining the more specific details on how each side of the world reacts when a person declares their self-ideating thoughts, studying if their response is more supportive and understanding, or if their response ends up being more cold and degrading. The research would then take note of any other potential biological differences the Eastern and Western citizens have, and how there is a possibility that these structures could also make them more vulnerable to said behavior. As stated, various articles will be referenced to support any of the reasons listed above, providing a more detailed and accurate detail regarding each statement. After all, the purpose of this study is to compare and contrast the diverse customs each society has.

Research Sponsor

Phillip A. Allen

First Reader

Aimee Trunko

Second Reader

Kevin P. Kaut

Honors Faculty Advisor

Kevin P. Kaut

Proprietary and/or Confidential Information

No

Community Engaged Scholarship

No

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