A Phenomenological Study on Suicidal Thoughts Due to Psychological Isolation Experienced in Long-term of Graduation from Marriage: Focusing on Middle-aged and Elderly Men in Single-Person Households

This study aimed to explore the essence of suicidal thoughts due to psychological isolation experienced during the long-term (more than 3 years) in Graduation from Marriage life of middle-aged and older men. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 9 subjects and Giorgi's phenomenological data analysis process was utilized. The results were as follows: First, when they were physically and psychologically cut off from their families and did not receive any emotional support from their families, they fell into psychological isolation and lost all motivation, which led to thoughts of wanting to die. Second, when they wanted to reunite with their families but were driven to a shocking sense of loss and deprivation due to their families' refusal, they fell into psychological isolation and lost the meaning of their own existence, which led to thoughts of wanting to die. The significance of this study lies in the fact that it explored the universal experiences of middle-aged and older men in Graduation from Marriage who had been in the blind spot, focusing on the essential phenomenon of suicidal thoughts due to psychological isolation. Based on this, suggestions were made for high-quality counseling and education for a healthy life in the field of Graduation from Marriage practice among middle-aged men.