After working for a company for 25 years, Anna loses her job on account of company cutbacks. She has had difficulty finding a job largely because of her age. She has become deeply depressed. According to Émile Durkheim, Anna is most likely at risk of committing _____.

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According to Émile Durkheim's theory of suicide, individuals are most likely to commit anomic suicide when they experience a sense of normlessness or disconnection due to significant changes in their social environment. Anna's loss of job and difficulty finding a new one due to her age may have disrupted her sense of purpose and belonging, leaving her feeling lost and without direction, placing her at risk for anomic suicide.

After Working for a Company for 25 Years, Anna Loses