Attitudes toward the unification of Western Europe and cross-national suicide rates: eight European countries, 1973-1990 |
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Authors: | Fernquist R M |
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Institution: | Central Missouri State University, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA. |
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Abstract: | Durkheim's (1897/1951) theory of political integration argues that when political crises occur, individuals band together to solve the problem at hand. As a result, this increased integration yields lower suicide rates. The purpose of this analysis is to examine a different component of the concept of political integration-that of attitudes. During the past couple of decades, individuals in eight Western European countries have been asked about their attitudes toward the unification of Western Europe. Cross-sectional time series analysis reveals that the attitudes individuals hold toward such an event are significantly related to suicide rates. Although Durkheim's theory of political integration focuses on events within a given country, the research herein finds that political integration exists on an international level as well. A reformulation of Durkheim's theory of political integration is put forth. |
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