Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ223409
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Publication Date: 1980
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Towards a Theory of Suicide: The Case for Modern Fatalism.
Peck, Dennis L.
Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, v11 nl p1-13 1980-81
Explores the empirical relationship between fatalism and suicide in a population of youthful victims. Content analysis of case histories and suicide notes showed almost one-third experienced fatalistic thoughtways prior to their death. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Theories, Death, Failure, Psychopathology, Self Concept, Suicide, Young Adults
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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