This study deals with thoughts about suicide. Please, do not participate if you think it could be upsetting. No responsibility can be taken by the researchers.



If you are distressed in any way by this questionnaire, please contact family members, a counselor or your family doctor.



Suicide reduction is a common ambition around the world.



The triggers of suicide for individuals and communities are poorly understood. This study aims to increase our understanding of the triggers of suicide, as a step toward suicide reduction.



Some people never have suicidal thoughts (the wish to be dead). Some people have suicidal thoughts in certain circumstances, while other people may have suicidal thoughts in other circumstances.



Vignettes are given of people in difficult predicaments. The question is asked, would these individuals experience suicidal thoughts, and if so, to what degree? Please try to indicate the typical responses of people living in your community and culture.





The choices are: No, Slight, Moderate and Strong suicidal thoughts.

Strong suicidal thoughts are those which could (but not necessarily) result in suicidal actions (fatal or nonfatal).





You should not be influenced by media reports of ‘statistics’ or the actions of celebrities. Unless (of course) you move in celebrity circles and are personally acquainted with celebrities. Try to focus on the typical responses of people in your community/culture.





There are no right or wrong answers. The researchers are interested in what you believe – every honest answer is a good answer.





IF YOU PROCEED, IT IS ASSUMED YOU HAVE GIVEN THE MATTER CONSIDERATION, AND FREELY AGREE TO PARTICIPATE