Psychosocial Aspects of Rational Suicide

Karolynn Siegel, Ph.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 40, Number 3

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1986.40.3.405

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In recent years a more permissive attitude has emerged concerning the choice of suicide as an alternative to some life situations This trend is examined with particular focus on increased public acceptance of the notion of “rational suicide.” The position of rational-suicide proponents is critically examined in light of existing clinical and research data.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 40 • Number 3 • 1986, pp. 321–497

Pages: 405 - 418

PubMed: 3766820

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Published in print: 1986, pp. 321–497

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Karolynn Siegel, Ph.D.^*

New York, N.Y.

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Director of Research, Department of Social Work, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; Assistant Professor of Sociology in Public Health, Cornell University Medical College. Mailing address: 17 East 96th Street, New York, N.Y. 10128.

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