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In a recent critical review article titled "Psychological Perspective of Suicidal Behaviour in South Africa", Published in the Journal of Suicide Prevention, Associate Professor Dr. Anisur Rahman Khan, from the Department of Sociology at East West University articulated the perspective of suicidal behaviour in South Africa, providing insight into the current state of research and guiding future investigations. Suicidal behaviour poses significant societal implications, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of its underlying factors for effective prevention strategies.

The study reviewed South African scholarly literature on suicidal behavior from 2008 to 2018, scouring databases such as PubMed, EBSCO, and Google Scholar. Findings revealed that while South African studies have explored various psychological aspects related to suicide, they have not fully aligned with the key theoretical and methodological principles within the broader field of psychology. Only a limited number of studies utilized measurement scales developed from major psychological theories, resulting in a more positivist approach in their methodologies.

The researchers emphasize the need for a stronger focus on the psychological perspective to better comprehend the complex dynamics of suicidal behavior in South Africa. They stress the importance of incorporating key theoretical and methodological advancements from psychology. Additionally, integrating multidisciplinary models is crucial to gaining a holistic understanding of suicidal behavior in the South African context. 

S. M. Anowarul Kayes Shimul, Senior lecturer of the Department of Sociology, at East West University was also involved in this study.