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Correlates of Suicide Risk Among Secondary School Students in Cape Town

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess correlates of suicide risk in a South African school-based population (N= 1,157) from three secondary schools in Cape Town. Results indicated that using the Suicide Risk Screen (SRS; Eggert, Herting, & Thompson, 1995) a high rate of learners screened in at possible suicide risk (31.6%). Anger control problems, low self-esteem, perceived stress and unmet school goals were identified as predictors for suicide risk, while gender, age, drug involvement (alcohol and drug use, drug control problems and adverse consequences from alcohol and drug abuse), parental alcohol and/or drug abuse problems, perceived school performance, serious conflicts and tension with parents and unmet family goals were not associated with suicide risk.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.2008.36.4.493

Authors: Karl Peltzer, Sharon Kleintjes, Brian Van Wyk, Elaine A. Thompson, Teresa-Ann B. Mashego

Institutions: Human Sciences Research Council, University of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape, University of Washington, University of Limpopo

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1981433401

FWCI: 1.791

Cites: 21

Cited by: 22

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