Citation

Yang RK, Burrola KS, Bryan CH. Child Youth Serv. 2009; 31(1-2): 3-13.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01459350903505546

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This exploratory study examined differences between elementary-age youth who have considered suicide and their peers using a data set that was collected from elementary school-age children (N = 51) who participated in an after-school program. Data were collected using a standardized survey assessing daily activities, social support, self-esteem, and antisocial behaviors. Youth considering suicide were distinctive from their peers in two composite measures representing club affiliation and illicit drug use. However, these two groups of youth did not differ in attitudes about school or a composite measure of worry, low confidence, and antisociality. These findings were interpreted as reflecting these vulnerable youths' ambivalence about seeking help, which presents an opportunity for intervention. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide ideation; Program evaluation; After-school programs