Citation

Wichstrøm L, Hegna K. J. Abnorm. Psychol. 2003; 112(1): 144-151.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. lars.wichstrom@svt.ntnu.no

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, American Psychological Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12653422

Abstract

Past and future suicide attempt rates among gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) young people were compared with those of heterosexual young people. A sample of Norwegian students (N = 2.924; grades 7-12) was followed in 3 data collection waves. Risk factors included previous suicide attempt,depressed mood, eating problems, conduct problems, early sexual debut, number of sexual partners, pubertal timing, self-concept, alcohol and drug use, atypical gender roles, loneliness, peer relations, social support, parental attachment, parental monitoring, and suicidal behavior among family and friends. When homosexual attraction, homosexual identity, and same-sex sexual behavior were entered to predict suicide attempt, only same-sex sexual behavior was significantly predictive. The increased odds could not be attributed to GLB students' greater exposure to risk factors for suicide attempt.

Language: en