@article{ref1,
title="Sexual orientation and suicide attempt: a longitudinal study of the general Norwegian adolescent population",
journal="Journal of abnormal psychology",
year="2003",
author="Wichstrøm, L and Hegna, Kristinn",
volume="112",
number="1",
pages="144-151",
abstract="Past and future suicide attempt rates among gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) young people were compared with those of heterosexual young people. A sample of Norwegian students (N = 2.924; grades 7-12) was followed in 3 data collection waves. Risk factors included previous suicide attempt,depressed mood, eating problems, conduct problems, early sexual debut, number of sexual partners, pubertal timing, self-concept, alcohol and drug use, atypical gender roles, loneliness, peer relations, social support, parental attachment, parental monitoring, and suicidal behavior among family and friends. When homosexual attraction, homosexual identity, and same-sex sexual behavior were entered to predict suicide attempt, only same-sex sexual behavior was significantly predictive. The increased odds could not be attributed to GLB students' greater exposure to risk factors for suicide attempt.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0021-843X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}