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Durkheim's Study of Suicide

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Durkheim's Study of Suicide is a foundational sociological analysis conducted by Emile Durkheim, where he investigates the rates of suicide across different social contexts to understand how societal forces affect individual behaviors. Durkheim concluded that social integration and regulation are key factors influencing the occurrence of suicide.

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