TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - Perceived academic performance as an indicator of risk of attempted suicide in young adolescents
JO  - Archives of suicide research
A1  - Richardson, Angela S.
A1  - Bergen, Helen A.
A1  - Martin, Graham
A1  - Roeger, Leigh
A1  - Allison, S.
SP  - 163
EP  - 176
VL  - 9
IS  - 2
N2  - This study investigated perceived academic performance and self-reported suicidal behavior in adolescents (n = 2,596), mean age 13 years, from 27 South Australian high schools. Groups perceiving their academic performance as failing, below average, average and above average were significantly different on measures of self-esteem, locus of control, depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts, plans, threats, deliberate self-injury, and suicide attempts. Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that failing academic performance (compared to above average) is associated with a five-fold increased likelihood of a suicide attempt, controlling for self-esteem, locus of control and depressive symptoms. Teachers should note that a student presenting with low self-esteem, depressed mood and perceptions of failure may be at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and need referral for clinical assessment.
LA  - en
SN  - 1381-1118
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13811110590904016
ID  - ref1
ER  -