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Stack, Steven; Wasserman, Ira – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2008
The epidemiology of a neglected form of suicidal behavior, Russian roulette, is addressed. Also tested is an explanation of racial differences based on the opportunity theory of deviant behavior related to the availability of revolvers, necessary weapons with which to play Russian roulette. Data refer to 15 cases of Russian roulette found through…
Descriptors: Suicide, Epidemiology, Racial Differences, Correlation
Peer reviewedStack, Steven – Death Studies, 1996
Explores the impact of female participation in the labor force (FPLF) on female suicide attitudes using a national sample of 5,559 women. Significant bivariate relationship is indicated, though when controls are added for covariates, FPLF is not related to female suicide attitudes. Relates findings to the role conflict and role expansionist theory…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Attitudes, Behavior Disorders, Employed Women

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