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Young Adults' Reactions to Gay and Lesbian Peers Who Became Suicidal Following 'Coming Out' to Their Parents.

Authors :
Cato, Jennifer, E.
Canetto, Silvia Sara
Source :
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior. Spr 2003 33(2):201-210.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

A frequently cited precipitant of gay and lesbian nonfatal suicidal behavior is the turmoil associated with coming out to one's family. This study investigated young adults' attitudes toward peers who engaged in suicidal behavior after coming out and being rejected by their parents, and compared them with attitudes toward persons who had become suicidal in response to other stressors. (Contains 38 references, 2 tables, and 1 figure.) (Author/JBJ)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0363-0234
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ672608
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research