@article{ref1,
title="Sex-specific predictors of suicidality among runaway youth",
journal="Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology",
year="2002",
author="Leslie, Michelle Burden and Stein, Judith A. and Rotheram-Borus, Mary-Jane",
volume="31",
number="1",
pages="27-40",
abstract="Examined predictors of suicidality (ideation and attempts) among 348 adolescent runways (197 boys; 56% African American; M age = 16) using sex-specific models that tested the impact of the three domains of the Social Action Model: individual characteristics, interpersonal influences, and life events. Twenty-five percent of the girls and 14% of the boys had attempted suicide at least once. Male suicidality was mainly predicted by individual characteristics: identifying as gay, emotional distress, fewer conduct problems, and avoidant reasons for drug use. The interpersonal influence of suicidal friends also predicted suicidality. Variables from all three domains influenced girls: individual characteristics of lower age, lower self-esteem, and emotional distress; interpersonal influence of suicidal friends; and life events of having lived on the streets and assaults. Findings suggest some sex-specific interventions, but decreasing emotional distress and lessening the influence of suicidal friends may be useful for both boys and girls.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1537-4416",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}