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Bar-Joseph, Hanna; Tzuriel, David – Adolescence, 1990
Investigated relationship between ego identity development and suicidal inclinations at adolescence. Results from suicidal (N=10) and normative (N=30) adolescents revealed that most of the ego identity factors examined differentiated between the two groups. Findings support hypothesis that ego identity formation at adolescence may serve as…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Foreign Countries
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Marttunen, Mauri J.; Henriksson, Markus M.; Isometsa, Erkki T.; Heikkinen, Martti E.; Aro, Hillevi M.; Lonnqvist, Jouko K. – Adolescence, 1998
The characteristics of male adolescent suicide victims with (N=84) and without (N=8) diagnosable psychiatric disorder were compared. Psychological autopsy data were collected on all adolescent suicides in one year. Communication of suicidal intent and problems with discipline just before the suicide are among the few clinical warning signs found.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Foreign Countries, Males
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Drummond, Wilhelmina J. – Adolescence, 1997
Explores causes of the high teenage suicide rate in New Zealand by looking at environmental-social factors. Examines the problems these youth face, such as depression and alcohol use, and discusses their risk-taking behaviors. Findings are linked to current theory on adolescent suicide. Prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies are…
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Etiology