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Hacker, Karen A.; Suglia, Shakira F.; Fried, Lise E.; Rappaport, Nancy; Cabral, Howard – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2006
In order to identify differences in risk factors for suicide attempts throughout adolescence, this study utilized a school-based survey of ninth (n = 1,192) and eleventh graders (N = 1,055). Suicide attempts were associated with cigarette and alcohol use, family violence, and depression for ninth graders and with illicit drug use, school violence,…
Descriptors: Grade 9, Grade 11, Drug Use, Sexual Abuse
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Courtenay-Quirk, Cari; Wolitski, Richard J.; Parsons, Jeffrey T.; Gomez, Cynthia A. – AIDS Education and Prevention, 2006
Stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS has existed since the beginning of the epidemic, but little is known about HIV/AIDS stigma within the gay community and how it affects men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV. A better understanding of the effects of stigma on this population is needed to reduce it and its harmful effects. Our study used…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Suicide, Coping, Homosexuality
Novilla, M. Lelinneth B.; Dearden, Kirk A.; Crookston, Benjamin T.; De La Cruz, Natalie; Hill, Susan; Torres, Scott B. – International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 2006
This study describes the prevalence of risky sexual activities among Bolivian adolescents within the context of other behavioral factors that contribute to compromised health outcomes, unintended pregnancies, and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. Data was collected from 576 adolescents, 13-18 years of age, from six schools in La…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, High Risk Students, Risk
Capuzzi, David – 1994
The adolescent at risk for suicidal preoccupation and behavior has become an increasing concern for schools and communities. This paper presents some of the causes of teen suicide, things adults should know about adolescent suicide prevention, and what can be done to help such youth. The transition to adolescence is a complex time when many values…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior, Child Behavior, Family Problems
Clarizio, Harvey F. – 1994
Despite signs of increasing agreement among mental health professionals, controversy continues over developmental, diagnostic, and intervention issues surrounding childhood depression. This introductory text is written for practitioners as well as for advanced undergraduates or graduate students who are preparing to become psychologists, social…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Affective Measures, Child Health, Children
Harris, Morag B. Colvin – 1990
This manual outlines crisis policy development, specifically targeting students at risk for life threatening behaviors. Its stated intent is to present a consistent message to all school districts so that they can create adequate and prudent standards for the care of their young people. The materials in this manual are intended to help school…
Descriptors: Crisis Intervention, Crisis Management, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. – 1993
This document contains a directory of resources available in Pennsylvania to help achieve the goal of safe schools. Following a copy of the Safe Schools Act of 1993, nine sections list agencies that provide services and products under the headings of: conflict resolution/mediation, gangs, suicide, crisis response, family violence, diversity,…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education
National Council on Disability, Washington, DC. – 1998
This annual report details the activities of the National Council on Disability (NCD) in fiscal year 1997. These activities centered on public policy, civil rights, technology, and international policy. In addition, NCD continued its efforts to eliminate government duplication by organizing interagency coordination meetings to facilitate a…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Cooperation, Children, Civil Rights Legislation
DiPilato, Marina – 1993
Identity formation is a process in which successive identifications with parents, siblings, peers, teachers, folk heroes, and cultural groups are synthesized into a coherent, consistent, and unique whole. This study reports the case of a 13 year old female, Jane, of mixed Latino and European American heritage who was admitted for long-term…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context
Hirsch, Jameson; Ellis, Jon B. – 1993
The dramatic increase in suicide in the past 30 years, especially among young people ages 15 to 24, has prompted numerous investigations into its cause. Research on suicidal ideation involving college students shows that this population may be especially at risk and this paper examines the effects of the college environment, family support, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, College Environment, College Students, Coping
Nagy, Stephen; Adcock, Anthony – 1990
The Alabama Adolescent Health Survey was a comprehensive survey of the knowledge and behaviors of eighth- and tenth-grade students in the public schools. The sample consisted of 3,803 students from school systems that were rural, metropolitan, and mixed. The survey measured student attitudes toward, and knowledge of: (1) mental health; (2)…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Body Weight, Drug Abuse
Dancer, L. Suzanne – 1990
Methods proposed by L. A. Goodman (1987) for analyzing intrinsic properties of cross-classified nominal or ordered categorical variables were used to examine the performance of items measuring psychological adjustment (PA). These methods were applied to 35 3x4 tables cross-classifying 1,158 persons according to their mental health status (MHS) and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Behavioral Science Research, Evaluation Methods
North Dakota Univ., Fargo. Dept. of Agriculture and Applied Science. – 1987
Situational issues related to families and influences upon families in North Dakota and the United States are briefly outlined in these fact sheets. Contents specifically concern (1) outbound migration from North Dakota and transition of rural families from farming; (2) suicide in North Dakota and the nation; (3) child care issues, such as child…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Child Neglect, Day Care
De Leo, Diego; And Others – 1987
Attitudes about suicide were examined among older adults in Padua, Italy and were compared to attitudes of younger subjects. Elderly subjects (N=246) consisted of 122 adults living in residential homes, 73 medical inpatients of a geriatric hospital, and 51 depressed inpatients with primary affective disorders. Younger subjects (N=263) consisted of…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Attitudes, College Freshmen
Alexander, Karenlee Clarke – 1988
Possible causes for adolescent suicide and its increase are reviewed, and suggestions are offered to educators and therapists for using poetry writing and visual arts to reach potential young suicide victims. At a developmental age when they become cognitively able to employ abstract concepts, adolescents find poetry writing a safe way to clarify…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Art Therapy, Creative Art, Creative Expression
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