@article{ref1,
title="Inferred characteristics of successful suicides as function of gender and context",
journal="Suicide and life-threatening behavior",
year="1992",
author="Shepeard, G. and Lewis, Russell J.",
volume="22",
number="2",
pages="187-196",
abstract="This paper examines college students' attributions about suicide as a function of gender and context (athletic vs. relationship failure). Results indicated that male athletes who suicided were considered more emotionally well-adjusted compared to males who suicided because of a relationship failure and all females. Male and female athletes who suicided were seen as more competent and less distressed compared to those who suffered a failed relationship. Females were also seen as more distressed compared to males. These results are discussed in terms of a positive bias toward athletes in our society as well as gender stereotypes. Implications of these findings as well as methodological limitations are discussed.",
language="",
issn="0363-0234",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}