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Young, Leslie – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1992
Potential long-term effects of the trauma of severe sexual abuse on a child's sense of living in his/her body and in the world are explored. Trauma and dissociation are analyzed and linked to a posttraumatic sense of personal identity. Then dissociation, multiple personality disorder, eating disorders, somatization disorder, self-mutilation, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Body Image, Child Abuse
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Meehan, Patrick J.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1991
Suicide mortality rates are analyzed for older adults (Blacks, Whites, males, and females) using national mortality data for 1980 through 1986. Elderly White males have the highest rates and have experienced an increase of 23 percent. The rate for Black males rose by 42 percent. Implications for social policy are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Age Groups, Blacks, Epidemiology, Females
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de Man, Anton F.; And Others – Adolescence, 1993
French-Canadian high school students (n=558) participated in study of relationship between suicidal ideation and selected personality variables, stress, and social support. Results indicated that suicidal ideation was positively related to depression, negative stress, and drug and alcohol use and negatively related to self-esteem, satisfaction…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attendance, Depression (Psychology), Drinking
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Wetzler, Scott; And Others – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1996
Examines the characteristics of suicidality and psychopathology (including depression, aggression, impulsivity, and stressful life events) among four groups of depressed adolescent outpatients. The nonsuicidal group was differentiated from the three suicidal groups on the basis of suicidality and psychopathology. The three suicidal groups were…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Affective Behavior, Aggression, At Risk Persons
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Maser, Jack D.; Akiskal, Hagop S.; Schettler, Pamela; Scheftner, William A.; Mueller, Timothy I.; Endicott, Jean; Solomon, David A.; Clayton, Paula – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2002
Among affectively ill patients followed for up to 14 years, 36 committed suicide, 120 attempted suicide, and 373 had no recorded suicide attempt. Comparing these three groups revealed that suicide completed within 12 months was predicted by clinical but not personality variables, and suicide beyond 12 months was predicted by newly derived…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Affective Measures, At Risk Persons, Client Characteristics (Human Services)
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Kinyanda, Eugene; Hjelmeland, Heidi; Musisi, Seggane – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2005
Psychological factors associated with deliberate self-harm (DSH) as seen in an African population in Uganda are described. A case-control study design was employed in which a Luganda version (predominant language in the study area) of the modified European Parasuicide Interview Schedule I (EPSIS I) was used to collect data. The controls were…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Urban Population, Case Studies, Psychological Patterns
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Lynch, Fionnuala; Mills, Carla; Daly, Irenee; Fitzpatrick, Carol – Journal of Adolescence, 2004
Suicide rates in young Irish males have risen markedly in the past 10 years, and suicide is now the leading cause of death in young men in the 15-24-year-old age range. This is the first large-scale study in Ireland that set out to identify young people at risk of psychiatric disorders, including depressive disorders, and suicidal ideation. Seven…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adolescents, Health Promotion, Psychological Studies
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Macgowan, Mark J. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2004
This article systematically reviews evidence for treatment of adolescent suicidality. In all, 10 empirical studies intended to reduce suicidal behaviors (e.g., suicide attempts) or suicidal ideation were reviewed. Each study's intervention was described and evaluated using two sets of independent criteria to assess the degree to which it was…
Descriptors: Suicide, Social Work, Psychological Patterns, Counseling Techniques
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Ramisetty-Mikler, Suhasini; Goebert, Deborah; Nishimura, Stephanie; Caetano, Raul – Journal of School Health, 2006
Ethnic minority groups such as Asian/Pacific Islanders (APIs) and native populations in Hawaii are seldom studied in the area of intimate relationships. Using the 1999 Hawaii Youth Risk Behavior Survey, this study examined gender and ethnic differences in experiencing physical dating violence and whether drinking (early initiation, binge…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, High School Students, Victims of Crime, Minority Groups
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Orbach, Israel; Gilboa-Schechtman, Eva; Sheffer, Amir; Meged, Sorin; Har-Even, Dov; Stein, Daniel – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2006
In the present study we investigated the relationship between suicidal behavior and aspects of bodily perception and parental care. Measures of bodily perception included measures of tactile sensitivity, body attitudes, and body experiences. Measures of parental care included parental bonding, negative and positive touch, and early maltreatment.…
Descriptors: Patients, Adolescents, Suicide, Self Concept
Medina, Catherine – 1997
Severely emotionally disturbed (SED) adolescents are at high risk for substance abuse, self-abuse, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. A study explored the prevalence of depression and suicidal thoughts among Mexican American youth identified as SED, and examined teacher and student experiences of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among SED…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Disturbances, Family Problems
Hart, Suzanne K.; And Others – 1993
Intended for use by health education professionals, teachers, parents and others interested in the health status and health risk behaviors of young persons in Maine, this report describes the results of three concurrent studies of adolescent health. Data were obtained by written and telephone surveys taken from parents and adolescents in Maine.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Child Health, Depression (Psychology)
Walling, Donovan R. – 1993
Fear of controversy, cultural taboos, and fear of homosexuality have prevented many educators from dealing effectively with gay and lesbian young people. The climate in most schools is such that gay teens rarely are willing to expose themselves to the ridicule, harassment, and abuse that comes when they openly acknowledge their sexual orientation.…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Administrator Attitudes, Adolescents
Kempley, Frances A.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 3 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. It includes six readings, each dealing with a specific behavior that places a young person at risk. "The Secret and…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Anorexia Nervosa
O'Rourke, Kathleen, Ed. – 1990
This book of readings presents 33 articles that address topics of importance to counselors who serve middle school students. It was written for counselors already working in middle schools and for individuals who are preparing for careers as middle school counselors. The book will also benefit both elementary school counselors who help children…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Career Exploration
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