Author: @123navya

Abstract Suicide is a serious public health concern with far-reaching social, psychological, and economic effects. This study explored the precipitating factors of suicide attempts, with particular focus on parental pressure. A qualitative descriptive exploratory design was used, involving semi-structured interviews with 13 participants aged 20–48 years who had previously attempted suicide. Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically using MAXQDA 20 software. Two major themes emerged: social/family issues, including mistrust, wasted resources, and parental pressure; and psychological issues, including adverse childhood experiences, emotional breakdown, and difficult life pursuits. Findings suggest that suicide attempts are rarely the result of…