The present study attempted to identify demographic and psychological variables predictive of adolescent suicidal ideations and attempts. Data from 90 adolescents, who completed an intake form at a university community mental health clinic or were student volunteers, were utilized. Two judges tabulated information regarding age, gender, number of siblings, ethnicity, parental marital status, drug use, depression, suicidal ideation, and previous suicidal attempts. A multiple regression analysis was performed to identify which variables had predictive significance. Depression was the best predictor of both suicidal ideations and attempts. Ethnicity was also predictive; white adolescents were found to be at higher risk for suicide than individuals from other ethnic groups. It is suggested that additional studies be done exploring other predictors of suicide among adolescents.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc501050 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Leonhardt, Heather |
| Contributors | Terrell, Francis, Butler, Joel R., Burke, Angela J. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 38 leaves, Text |
| Coverage | United States - Texas - Denton County - Denton |
| Rights | Public, Leonhardt, Heather, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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