Religiosity and United States Suicide Rates, 1972-1978.

Martin, William T.

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ERIC Number: EJ308096

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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Religiosity and United States Suicide Rates, 1972-1978.

Martin, William T.

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v40 n5 p1166-69 Sep 1984

Related annual variations in United States suicide rates between 1972 and 1978 to annual variations in church attendance of representative subpopulations of the United States (N=1,500). Results supported the general hypothesis that religiosity deters suicide. (LLL)

Descriptors: Racial Differences, Religious Factors, Sex Differences, Suicide

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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