Abstract: In contrast to attempted suicide rates of 9-12% among adolescents in community- based studies, attempted suicide was reported by 39% of 138 self-identified gay and bisexual adolescent males presenting in a social service agency for lesbian and gay adolescents. Findings suggest that gay youths are at increased risk for attempting suicide. (TJQ)

Title: Suicidal Behavior and Gay-Related Stress among Gay and Bisexual Male Adolescents.
Author: Rotheram-Borus, Mary J.; And Others
Journal Citation: Journal of Adolescent Research, v9 n4 p498-508 Oct 1994
ISSN: 0743-5584
Publication Year: 1994
Document Type: Research Report (143); Journal Article (080)
Target Audience: Researchers
ERIC Identifier: EJ493638
Clearinghouse Identifier: PS522600
Available from: UMI
This document is NOT available from the ERIC Document Reproduction Service (EDRS).

Descriptors: * Adolescents; * At Risk Persons; Coping; * Homosexuality; * Males; * Stress Variables; * Suicide

Identifiers: Adolescent Attitudes; Bisexuality; New York [New York]; *Suicide Attempts