<![CDATA[Gunungkidul Regency is one of the regions in Indonesia known to have a relatively high rate of suicide, with a tendency for individuals who have previously attempted suicide to be at significant risk of repeating the behavior. This study aims to explore the role of social support systems in preventing the recurrence of suicide attempts among individuals who have previously attempted suicide. The study employed a qualitative approach involving five respondents, all of whom had a history of suicide attempts and were in a recovery phase at the time of the research. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings show that all respondents consistently identified social support—particularly from family, peers, and the community—as a key factor in sustaining their will to live and reducing the urge to repeat suicidal behavior. Social support operates through mechanisms such as strengthening life meaning, reducing social isolation, and enhancing a sense of belonging and social connectedness. These findings underscore the importance of family- and community-based suicide prevention approaches in socially vulnerable areas such as Gunungkidul.]]>
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