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ERIC Number: EJ818356
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Oct
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0363-0234
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University Students' Perceived Self-Efficacy in Identifying Suicidal Warning Signs and Helping Suicidal Friends Find Campus Intervention Resources
King, Keith A.; Vidourek, Rebecca A.; Strader, Jennifer L.
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v38 n5 p608-617 Oct 2008
Currently, suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth 18 to 24 years of age and the second leading cause of death on college campuses. A sample of students (N = 1,019) from three midwestern universities were surveyed regarding their perceived self-efficacy in identifying suicide warning signs and campus suicide intervention resources. The results indicated that 11% strongly believed they could recognize a friend at suicidal risk, while 17% strongly believed they could ask a friend if he or she was suicidal. Students who had received high school suicide prevention education and who had ever had a family member or friend express suicidal thoughts to them were those most confident in recognizing a friend at risk, asking a friend if he/she is suicidal, and helping a friend to see a counselor. Most (71%) were not aware of on-campus help resources. These findings underscore the importance of suicide prevention education throughout the high school and college years.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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