Stressful life events and suicidal behaviour in adolescents
Other Title(s)
ضغوط أحداث الحياة و أثرها على محاولات الانتحار عند المراهقين
Author
Source
The Arab Journal of Psychiatry
Issue
Vol. 9, Issue 2 (30 Nov. 1998), pp.94-98, 5 p.
Publisher
The Arab Federation of Psychiatrists
Publication Date
1998-11-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology and Social Work
Psychiatry
Abstract EN
This study involves all suicidal attempts of individuals between the ages of 12-20 years who presented to jordan university hospital over a period of three years starting in 1995.
the above were compared in regards to changes that had occurred in their lives with a neurotic disorders group and a control group.
the data was collected by using the adolescent life change events questionnaire (alceq).
the objective of this study was to examine the role of life events in precipitating suicidal behaviour in adolescents in jordan.
results showed that conflict with their families, scholastic failure and breaks with close friends are the most frequent events which precipitate suicidal behaviour in adolescents
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Hijlah, Nizam. 1998. Stressful life events and suicidal behaviour in adolescents. The Arab Journal of Psychiatry،Vol. 9, no. 2, pp.94-98.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Hijlah, Nizam. Stressful life events and suicidal behaviour in adolescents. The Arab Journal of Psychiatry Vol. 9, no. 2 (Nov. 1998), pp.94-98.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-179905
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Hijlah, Nizam. Stressful life events and suicidal behaviour in adolescents. The Arab Journal of Psychiatry. 1998. Vol. 9, no. 2, pp.94-98.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-179905
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references: p.98
Record ID
BIM-179905