@article{ref1,
title="Prospective associations between delinquency and suicidal behaviors in a nationally representative sample",
journal="Journal of Adolescent Health",
year="2007",
author="Thompson, Martie P. and Ho, Chester H. and Kingree, Jeffrey B.",
volume="40",
number="3",
pages="232-237",
abstract="PURPOSE: We examined the prospective associations between delinquency and suicidal behaviors among adolescents using a nationally representative sample. METHODS: The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health was used to assess the prospective associations between delinquency at ages 12-17 years and suicidal behaviors (ideation, attempts, treatment for attempts) 1 and 7 years later. RESULTS: Controlling for demographic variables, delinquency was prospectively associated with an increased risk for all three suicidal behaviors 1 year later, and to ideations and attempts 7 years later. After controlling for other risk factors (i.e., depression, self-esteem, problem drinking, impulsivity, religiosity), delinquency was still significantly related to an increased likelihood for suicidal ideation 1 and 7 years later, and to suicide attempts 1 year later. Further, delinquency was significantly related to suicidal ideation for girls more than for boys. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that delinquent youth, particularly delinquent girls, should be targeted in interventions to reduce suicidal behaviors.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1054-139X",
doi="10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.10.016",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.10.016"
}