TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - Psychosocial predictors and correlates of suicidality in teenage Latino males
JO  - Hispanic journal of behavioral sciences
A1  - Locke, Thomas F.
A1  - Newcomb, Michael D.
SP  - 319
EP  - 336
VL  - 27
IS  - 3
N2  - Multiple ecodevelopmental factors were tested as they influence suicidality in a community sample of Latino adolescent males. Risk factors tested included childhood maltreatment, parental alcohol-related problems, and polysubstance problems. Protective factors included general self-efficacy, social conformity, and family bonding. Male participants (N = 349) were recruited from the Los Angeles area. About 80% of the sample reported some suicidal ideation, and 26% reported a history of at least one suicide attempt. The strongest protective factor for suicidality was problem-solving confidence, followed by a good relationship with parents and being law abiding. The strongest risk factor for suicidality was emotional abuse, followed by hard drug use, mother's alcohol-related problems, and sexual abuse. Broad-based theories, research, treatment, and prevention efforts are critical to implement with this population.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0739-9863
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739986305276745
ID  - ref1
ER  -