Adolescent Gender Differences in Suicide-Related Behaviors.

Vannatta, Rachel A.

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ERIC Number: EJ559017

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Adolescent Gender Differences in Suicide-Related Behaviors.

Vannatta, Rachel A.

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v26 n5 p559-68 Oct 1997

This followup study used data from a previous study to examine gender differences in risk factors that increase the probability of suicidal behavior among 3,461 students in grades 7 through 12. There were significant gender differences in that more aggressive behaviors increased the likelihood of males reporting suicidal behavior. (SLD)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Followup Studies, Risk, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Sex Differences, Suicide

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: For initial study, see "Risk Factors Related to Suicidal Behavior among Male and Female Adolescents,""Journal of Youth and Adolescence," v25 n2, p149-60, April 1996.