Suicide in youth special reference to after looked and accommodated youth

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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DECLARATION

I [type your full first names & surname here], declare that the following dissertation/thesis and its entire content has been an individual, unaided effort and has not been submitted or published before. Furthermore, it reflects my opinion and take on the topic and is does not represent the opinion of the University.

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Dated: ABSTRACT

In the following proposed study, we will analyze and examine the various factors which can cause suicide among the accommodated and looked after youth. The main focus of the study is to analyze the various risk factors and the reason behind it. The research study will also illustrate the various kinds of preventive measures, which can be taken into account to reduce suicide.

The research study adopts the secondary research method for the purpose of data collection and analysis. In the end the research study also provides adequate recommendations and suggestions for future research and also provides implications for the study.

Table of contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTii

DECLARATIONiii

ABSTRACTiv

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION1

Outline of the study1

Background of the study1

Rationale of the study2

Problem statement3

Research aims and objectives4

Research questions4

Limitation of the study5

Time scale6

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW8

Suicide8

Typology of suicide9

Egoistic suicide9

Altruistic suicide9

Anomic suicide9

Global statistics of suicide10

Signs and symptoms of suicide11

Factors contributing to suicide12

Major Disappointment12

Stress13

Depression13

Substance abuse13

Biology14

Impact of suicide on families14

Prevention of suicide16

Suicide in accommodated and after looked youngsters18

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY19

Research philosophy21

Research design22

Secondary research22

Benefits of secondary research23

Research methods24

Qualitative research24

Benefits of qualitative research25

Literature search26

Data analysis26

Validity26

Reliability/Dependability27

Ethical Concern29

CHAPTER 04: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS31

Suicide31

Suicidal behaviour of accommodated youth32

Statistics of suicide among youth in United Kingdom33

Causes of suicide in youth34

Chemical imbalances35

Biological changes36

Psychological Factors36

Family difficulties36

Emotional problems37

Lack of parenting37

Unstable support37

Prevention of suicide among looked after youth38

CHAPTER 05: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS42

Future aspects44

References45

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

Outline of the study

The following thesis is based on the topic “suicide in young in special reference to looked after and accommodated youth”. The first and initial chapter of the thesis will exhibit and provide details on the introduction to the topic which will also highlight the aims and objectives and background of the study. The second chapter of the thesis will provide a detailed review of the literature and previous studies. The literature review will explain and emphasize on the previous research done in the specific field. The chapter of literature review will illustrate and provide information regarding suicide and various factors which force the youngsters to commit suicide. Moreover the chapter of literature review will emphasize on suicide among the looked after and accommodated youngsters. The third chapter of thesis will explain the methodology of the proposed study. The fourth chapter of the thesis will analyze and examine the findings and discussion will be provided. The fifth chapter will provide conclusion. The final chapter will also provide future implications and recommendations for future research study.

Background of the study

Over the years, many studies have been conducted which have stated that suicide is defined as the act of intentionally ...