Confucianism and Youth Suicide in Rural China |
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Authors: | Jie Zhang Eric Y Liu |
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Institution: | 1.Central University of Finance and Economics,Beijing,China;2.State University of New York College at Buffalo,Buffalo,USA;3.Renmin University of China,Haidian, Beijing,China |
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Abstract: | This study examined the relationship between core Confucian ethics and suicide. We used a proxy sample of youths randomly
selected from rural areas of three provinces in China. The proxy sample consisted of 382 completed suicides and 414 community
living controls, all aged 15–34 years. Logistic regression analyses showed that among the Chinese youths (1) the Confucian
ethic of filial piety was negatively associated with suicide; (2) the Confucian ethic of harmony moderated the estimated net
effect of negative life events on suicide; and (3) the Confucian ethic of female subordination was positively linked with
suicide. We also discussed implications of our study for future research. |
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