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Huguet, Nathalie; Kaplan, Mark S.; McFarland, Bentson H. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2012
Little is known about the factors associated with undetermined death classifications among African Americans. In this study, the rates of undetermined deaths were assessed, the prevalence of missing information was estimated, and whether the circumstances preceding death differ by race were examined. Data were derived from the 2005-2008 National…
Descriptors: Evidence, African Americans, Race, Substance Abuse
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Chou, Y. C.; Pu, C-Y.; Fu, L-Y.; Kroger, T. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: This survey study aims to examine the prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms among primary older female family carers of adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Method: In total, 350 female family carers aged 55 and older took part and completed the interview in their homes. The survey package contained…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Marital Status, Employment Level, Family Income
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Landrine, Hope – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 1989
Reports two studies that tested the hypothesis that the gender distribution of personality disorders stems from the resemblance between each personality disorder and the role or role-stereotype of the status group for which the disorder is most prevalent. Findings support the hypothesis. (Author/JS)
Descriptors: Age, Females, Incidence, Labeling (of Persons)