Jacob has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He feels alienated and isolated since his institutionalization. He also feels as though no one really cares about him. He has been contemplating suicide. Durkheim's theory would classify this thinking as _____.

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Durkheim's theory of suicide includes four types: egoistic, altruistic, anomic, and fatalistic. Egoistic suicide is characterized by a lack of social integration, where individuals feel disconnected and isolated from society. Jacob's symptoms of feeling alienated, isolated, and as if no one cares about him align with egoistic suicide.

Jacob Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia