TEKANAN SOSIAL DAN TINDAKAN BUNUH DIRI: KASUS DI KECAMATAN BULAGI KABUPATEN BANGGAI KEPULAUAN, SULAWESI TENGAH

Abstract

This paper discusses excessive social pressure that causes a person to commit suicide in Bulagi District, Banggai Kepulauan Regency, Central Sulawesi Province. The study was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method with ten purposively selected informants. Data collection consisted of observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis involved a series of processes, including data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Data validation was carried out through triangulation. The results of the study show that suicide is triggered by various interrelated factors, such as family problems, romantic problems, chronic illness, and the desire to own a mobile device. The victims committed suicide in the same way, namely by hanging themselves. The community views suicide as a wrongful act, both morally, religiously, and socially, and considers suicide as a form of escape from problems that cannot be resolved in a healthy manner. It is concluded that the phenomenon of suicide not only takes lives, but also has a socio-psychological impact on those left behind, such as family, friends, and the community. This study contributes to the community's understanding of the adverse effects of suicide.