The study sample comprises the general
population.
The study is conducted in ‘western’ countries,
i.e. those with roots in European culture.
The study’s causal factor focuses on relationship
breakdown (divorce, separation, relationship
problems) in relation to suicidal behaviour, and
does not categorise individuals according to the
binary of married/non-married or collapse
different types of non-marriage (e.g.
widowhood, separated/divorced, and never
married) into one category.
The study analyses the relationship between the
causal factor and outcome measure in relation
to gender.
The statistical test and analysis are clearly and
reliably stated