@article{ref1,
title="Psychosocial predictors and correlates of suicidality in teenage Latino males",
journal="Hispanic journal of behavioral sciences",
year="2005",
author="Locke, Thomas F. and Newcomb, Michael D.",
volume="27",
number="3",
pages="319-336",
abstract="Multiple ecodevelopmental factors were tested as they influence suicidality in a community sample of Latino adolescent males. Risk factors tested included childhood maltreatment, parental alcohol-related problems, and polysubstance problems. Protective factors included general self-efficacy, social conformity, and family bonding. Male participants (N = 349) were recruited from the Los Angeles area. About 80% of the sample reported some suicidal ideation, and 26% reported a history of at least one suicide attempt. The strongest protective factor for suicidality was problem-solving confidence, followed by a good relationship with parents and being law abiding. The strongest risk factor for suicidality was emotional abuse, followed by hard drug use, mother's alcohol-related problems, and sexual abuse. Broad-based theories, research, treatment, and prevention efforts are critical to implement with this population.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0739-9863",
doi="10.1177/0739986305276745",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739986305276745"
}