University of Tehran Journal of Applied Psychological Research 2251-8126 13 3 2022 11 22 Investigation of Risk and Protective Factors in Women Attempting Suicide: A Phenomenological Approach Investigation of Risk and Protective Factors in Women Attempting Suicide: A Phenomenological Approach 19 38 89965 10.22059/japr.2022.325677.643874 FA Sepideh Kiyanzad Ph.D. Student, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Science and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. Hamid Taher Neshat Doost Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Science and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran 0000-0003-4853-6974 Hosseinali Mehrabi Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Science and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran Sayyed Ghafoor Mousavi Department of psychiatry, School of Medicine, Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Journal Article 2021 06 17 The aim of this study was to investigate the lived experiences of women attempting suicide regarding risk factors and protective factors. The study method was qualitative and the phenomenological approach. Sampling was purposeful and after semi-structured interviews with 15 women who attempted suicide, saturation was achieved. Seven-step Colaizzi method was used for analysis. The reliability of the findings was confirmed based on Lincoln and Guba criteria. Identified four themes and eight subthemes for risk factors: Tensions in family relationships (subthemes: Argument and conflict, emotional indifference, Lack of marital loyalty), Failed relationships (self-blame, loss), Mental suffering (Living in sorrow and despair, Sense of being a burden, Perception of inefficiency) and theme of poverty and unemployment. Four themes were also extracted regarding protective factors: emotional attachment to a family member, sense of responsibility towards children, religious beliefs, and perceived social support. The results of this study indicate the importance of family and emotional relationships as well as untreated depression as the main factors identified as effective. Outcomes and key implications of this study were mainly related to improving the treatment experiences of women surviving suicide and other high-risk populations through the development of preventive interventions commensurate with the findings. The aim of this study was to investigate the lived experiences of women attempting suicide regarding risk factors and protective factors. The study method was qualitative and the phenomenological approach. Sampling was purposeful and after semi-structured interviews with 15 women who attempted suicide, saturation was achieved. Seven-step Colaizzi method was used for analysis. The reliability of the findings was confirmed based on Lincoln and Guba criteria. Identified four themes and eight subthemes for risk factors: Tensions in family relationships (subthemes: Argument and conflict, emotional indifference, Lack of marital loyalty), Failed relationships (self-blame, loss), Mental suffering (Living in sorrow and despair, Sense of being a burden, Perception of inefficiency) and theme of poverty and unemployment. Four themes were also extracted regarding protective factors: emotional attachment to a family member, sense of responsibility towards children, religious beliefs, and perceived social support. The results of this study indicate the importance of family and emotional relationships as well as untreated depression as the main factors identified as effective. Outcomes and key implications of this study were mainly related to improving the treatment experiences of women surviving suicide and other high-risk populations through the development of preventive interventions commensurate with the findings. https://japr.ut.ac.ir/article_89965_6e71039c72fc45e2504af93b658c5af8.pdf