Narrativas interativas digitais na prevenção do suicídio

Abstract

The present work investigates the potential use of interactive narratives in suicide prevention. Interactive narratives are contextualized as histories that need action of the interagent to build the plot. With theoretical conceptualizations about interactivity, immersion and non-linear texts. Suicide, recognized as a worldwide problem, is understood in the research by their warning signals, association with adolescents, Brazilian scenario and main resources for prevention. The information collected provided subsidies for the development of a solution which consists on the creation of one interactive narrative focused on suicide prevention among adolescents seeking to provide emotional support and information about the theme. The validation through questionnaires contemplated two distinct groups young who testified over the relevance and knowledge of the subject and mental health experts who attested the content, format and application of the narrative. The results revealed that the model would be able to clarify concepts relevant to prevention. The existence of choices favor the identification of the interagent with the story and assists in risk control and guidance for seeking appropriate treatment (sic).