Adolescents with Learning Disabilities at Risk? Emotional Well-Being, Depression, Suicide.

Huntington, Deborah D.; Bender, William N.

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ERIC Number: EJ463956

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Adolescents with Learning Disabilities at Risk? Emotional Well-Being, Depression, Suicide.

Huntington, Deborah D.; Bender, William N.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v26 n3 p159-66 Mar 1993

Research on self-concept, attributions, anxiety, depression, and suicide among adolescents with learning disability is examined for the purpose of detecting consistency of emotional and developmental indicators. Analysis indicates that these students appear to be at increased risk for severe depression and suicide. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Anxiety, At Risk Persons, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Adjustment, Incidence, Learning Disabilities, Locus of Control, Predictor Variables, Psychological Patterns, Secondary Education, Self Concept, Suicide, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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