Cross-National Analysis of Cultural Dimensions and their Effects on Suicide Rates

Nam Hoang Dang Tam

Diplomová práce

Anotace:

This thesis presents a thorough examination of global suicide rates, drawing on data from 183 nations spanning the period 2000 to 2019. Utilizing data visualization techniques, the study identifies trends and anomalies in suicide rates, then undertakes a causal analysis of those phenomenon. Additionally, a random effects (RE) model is estimated using data from 81 countries to explore the influence of Hofstede cultural dimensions and socio-economic factors on suicide rates. The analysis delves into how these factors contribute to gender-specific variations in suicide rates, with a particular emphasis on the influence of cultural values.

Abstract:

This thesis presents a thorough examination of global suicide rates, drawing on data from 183 nations spanning the period 2000 to 2019. Utilizing data visualization techniques, the study identifies trends and anomalies in suicide rates, then undertakes a causal analysis of those phenomenon. Additionally, a random effects (RE) model is estimated using data from 81 countries to explore the influence of Hofstede cultural dimensions and socio-economic factors on suicide rates. The analysis delves into how these factors contribute to gender-specific variations in suicide rates, with a particular emphasis on the influence of cultural values.

Klíčová slova

Hofstede culture dimensions, Panel Data, Random Effects, Suicide rates

Keywords

Hofstede Culture dimensions, Panel Data, Suicide rates, Random Effects

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 27. 6. 2024

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 21. 8. 2024
• Vedoucí: Ondřej Sokol
• Oponent: Tomáš Formánek

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze

Magisterský studijní program / obor:
Economic Data Analysis / Data Analysis and Modeling