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The aim is to compare the social backgrounds of suicide in Japan and the United States, examining why similar rates have different causes.

June 2, 2026Open Access

自殺率の一致、原因の相違 : 日本とアメリカにおける労働、価値、福祉の視点から

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The aim is to compare the social backgrounds of suicide in Japan and the United States, examining why similar rates have different causes.
Analyzed economic insecurity, cultural pressure, and mental health in both nations.
Developed a framework of work, worth, and wellbeing.
Explored implications for policy based on structural and cultural factors.
Identified economic insecurity and cultural pressures as key factors in both countries.
Demonstrated how instability and identity fragility contribute to the search for meaning, leading to suicide.
Highlighted differences in underlying causes despite similar suicide rates, suggesting tailored policy approaches.

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Comparative analysis explores suicide causes in Japan and the US, highlighting cultural and structural differences.

Birchley et al. (2026) studied this question.

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