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Peer reviewedMcDaniel, J. Stephen; Purcell, David; D'Augelli, Anthony R. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2001
This article reviews evidence for a link between suicide or suicidal behavior and sexual orientation by: 1) reviewing studies of the rates of completed and attempted suicide for gay, lesbian and bisexual people compared to the general population; 2) examining possible risk factors; 3) outlining opportunities for prevention; and 4) providing…
Descriptors: Bisexuality, Lesbianism, Literature Reviews, Personality Traits
Peer reviewedD'Augelli, Anthony R.; Pilkington, Neil W.; Hershberger, Scott L. – School Psychology Quarterly, 2002
Study examines victimization during high school based on sexual orientation of 350 lesbian, gay, or bisexual youths. Over half reported verbal abuse in high school because of their sexual orientation, and 11% said they had been physically assaulted. Youths' current mental health symptoms, especially traumatic stress reactions, were associated with…
Descriptors: Bisexuality, High School Students, High Schools, Homosexuality
