Citation

Martin G, Richardson AS, Bergen HA, Roeger L, Allison S. J. Adolesc. 2005; 28(1): 75-87.

Affiliation

The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.adolescence.2004.04.005

PMID

15683636

Abstract

Introduction: There is currently a need for research into indicators that could be used by non-clinical professionals working with young people, to inform the need for referral for further clinical assessment of those at risk of suicide. Method: Participants of this repeated measures longitudinal study, were 2603, 2485, and 2246 school students aged 13, 14, and 15, respectively, from 27 South Australian Schools. Results: Perceived academic performance, self-esteem and locus of control are significantly associated with suicidality. Further, logistic regression of longitudinal results suggests that perceived academic performance, over and above self-esteem and locus of control, in some instances, is a good long-term predictor of suicidality.