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Citation |
Klomek AB, Marrocco F, Kleinman M, Schonfeld IS, Gould MS. Suicide Life Threat. Behav. 2008; 38(2): 166-180. |
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Affiliation |
Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University/NYSPI, 1051 Riverside Drive, Unit 72, New York, NY 10032; (klomeka@childpsych.columbia.edu) |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2008, American Association of Suicidology, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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18444775 |
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Abstract |
The association between specific types of peer victimization with depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts among adolescents was examined. A self-report survey was completed by 2,342 high-school students. Regression analyses indicated that frequent exposure to all types of peer victimization was related to high risk of depression, ideation, and attempts compared to students not victimized. Infrequent victimization was also related to increased risk, particularly among females. The more types of victimization the higher the risk for depression and suicidality among both genders. Specific types of peer victimization are a potential risk factor for adolescent depression and suicidality. It is important to assess depression and suicidality among victimized students in order to develop appropriate intervention methods. Language: en |