Motivations for Suicide in Algeria: Between Psychological and Social Factors

Abstract

Since independence, Algerian society has been experiencing significant and rapid changes, affecting various areas of life. These changes have had an impact on social institutions and have given rise to numerous problems, including the emergence of certain social scourges such as suicide, particularly among the youth. Suicide is considered one of the most destructive social afflictions for both individuals and society, and its severity is evident in the increasing and multiplying numbers recorded annually. This phenomenon is both a social and personal issue. On the one hand, it represents a social problem due to the high number of young people resorting to suicide, indicating a disruption in social relationships, cultural aspects, and a lack of religious motivation. On the other hand, it reflects the intensity and speed of societal changes across all areas of life.