Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ571488
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Effects of Sexual Victimization on Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in U.S. College Women.
Stepakoff, Susan
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v28 n1 p107-26 Spr 1998
The relationship between suicidal ideation and behavior and five types of sexual victimization is studied (N=393 female undergraduate students). Adult sexual victimization and childhood sexual abuse were related to the presence of hopelessness and suicidal ideation. Implications for future research, clinical practice, and preventive interventions are discussed. (EMK)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Classification, College Students, Counseling, Females, Higher Education, Prevention, Rape, Sexual Abuse, Suicide
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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