Suicidality patterns and sexual orientation-related factors among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths

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作者
D'Augelli, AR [1 ]
Hershberger, SL
Pilkington, NW
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[1] Penn State Univ, Dept Human Dev & Family Studies, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
[2] Calif State Univ Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90840 USA
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10.1521/suli.31.3.250.24246
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R749 [精神病学];
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100205 ;
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Three hundred fifty lesbian, gay, and bisexual youths aged 14 to 21 years were questioned about suicidal thoughts and behaviors, families' reactions to youths' sexual orientation, and suicidality among relatives and friends. Results confirmed an association between sexual orientation and suicidality. Nearly half (42%) had sometimes or often thought of suicide; one third (33%) reported at least one suicide attempt. Many related suicidal ideation and suicide attempts to their sexual orientation. Most attempts followed awareness of same-sex feelings and preceded disclosure of sexual orientation to others. One quarter said a family member had made a suicide attempt, and nearly three quarters said a close friend had attempted suicide.
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