Psychological Autopsy as a Research Approach for Studying Gifted Adolescents Who Commit Suicide.

Cook, Robert S.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ530705

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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Psychological Autopsy as a Research Approach for Studying Gifted Adolescents Who Commit Suicide.

Cook, Robert S.; And Others

Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, v7 n3 p393-402 Spr 1996

The psychological autopsy and its use in studying the suicides of three adolescents at a school for gifted students are described in this article. Positive and negative effects of autopsy interviews are discussed, as is the importance of confidentiality. A sample interview protocol is provided for psychological autopsy researchers. (Author/PB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Child Psychology, Emotional Disturbances, Evaluation Methods, Gifted, Interviews, Prevention, Psychopathology, Secondary Education, Special Schools, Suicide

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Tests/Questionnaires

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Language: English

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