Suicide: The Scourge of Native American People.

EchoHawk, Marlene

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ERIC Number: EJ553463

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Publication Date: 1997

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Suicide: The Scourge of Native American People.

EchoHawk, Marlene

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v27 n1 p60-67 Spr 1997

Focuses on the traditional tribal structure of most Native Americans so as to examine their exceptionally high suicide rate. Discusses clan and biological relationships, role orientation, the impact of western systems on tribes, such as education, religion, and legislation. Outlines the current status of Native Americans. (RJM)

Descriptors: American Indians, Cultural Context, Family Structure, Religious Factors, Self Injurious Behavior, Social Environment, Social Influences, Social Problems, Suicide, Tribes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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