Citation

Howard-Pitney B, LaFromboise TD, Basil M, September B, Johnson M. J. Consult. Clin. Psychol. 1992; 60(3): 473-476.

Affiliation

Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California 94304-1885.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, American Psychological Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1619102

Abstract

Suicide behavior is a significant problem for many American Indian populations, often more so than in the general population, but little tribal-specific data available. In this study, baseline data on the correlates of suicide ideation and the social and psychological differences between suicide attempters and nonattempters were collected on a sample of 84 Zuni adolescents. Results show significant correlations between a measure of suicide ideation and past suicide attempt behavior, drug use, depression, hopelessness, stress, psychological symptomatology, social support, liking for school, and interpersonal communication. Significant differences between the 30% of the students who reported having previously attempted suicide and the nonattempters were also found on these measures. Areas for education and prevention efforts are suggested.

Language: en