TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Suicidality Patterns and Sexual Orientation‐Related Factors Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths
JO  - Suicide and life-threatening behavior
A1  - D'Augelli, Anthony R.
A1  - Hershberger, Scott L.
A1  - Pilkington, Neil W.
SP  - 250
EP  - 264
VL  - 31
IS  - 3
N2  - Three hundred fifty lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths aged 14 to 21 years were questioned about suicidal thoughts and behaviors, families' reactions to youths' sexual orientation, and suicidality among relatives and friends. Results confirmed an association between sexual orientation and suicidality. Nearly half (42%) had sometimes or often thought of suicide; one third (33%) reported at least one suicide attempt. Many related suicidal ideation and suicide attempts to their sexual orientation. Most attempts followed awareness of same-sex feelings and preceded disclosure of sexual orientation to others. One quarter said a family member had made a suicide attempt, and nearly three quarters said a close friend had attempted suicide.<p /> 
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SN  - 0363-0234
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/suli.31.3.250.24246
ID  - ref1
ER  -