TY  - BOOK
AU  - Drummond, Wilhelmina
TI  - Human development issues: at risk, suicide, language, culture, women & empowerment
SN  - 0908822383
U1  - 305.2355  HUM 
PY  - 1999///
CY  - Palmerston North
PB  - Nagare Press
KW  - FVC
KW  - ADOLESCENTS
KW  - NEGLECT
KW  - PREGNANCY
KW  - YOUTH SUICIDE
KW  - CHILD ABUSE
KW  - NEW ZEALAND
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; nz
N2  - This book explores aspects of adolescent development and risk factors that influence health, wellbeing and future outcomes of adolescents. Amongst a myriad of other variables, sexual abuse, physical abuse and family discord are identified as risk factors for negative developmental outcomes. Physical and or sexual abuse are cited as factors contributing to sexual risk-taking and a greater number of unplanned pregnancies amongst adolescent females. The book also links child abuse and neglect and poor familial relationships to increased suicidal behaviours among adolescents
ER  -