Factors Causing The Increase of Suicide in Gunungkidul Regency

摘要

This study aims to find the factors causing the increase of suicide in Gunungkidul Regency (case study in Wonosari Subdistrict and Semanu sub-district) and find out the efforts made by the police or local authorities in dealing with the problem of increasing suicides. The research applied sociological juridical methods using empirical normative approach. The data were obtained through written sources and interviews and were then analyzed using the descriptive qualitative method. This research is an illustration of the increased mortality rate in Gunungkidul Regency in an unusual way, namely suicide. Prevention and attention from the government and local authorities regarding suicides is highly expected by the community. Optimization of the efforts is necessary to decrease or eliminate the number of death rates due to suicide. It can be concluded that the dominant factors causing suicide is a psychiatric problem or depression. Most of the victims were identified as suffering from chronic diseases and problems, either related to family or psychological condition. The most relevant way to prevent suicide is by improving an individual's mental health. The prevention starts from oneself, family, and the closest neighbors.