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Suicide New Zealand : adolescents at risk : a study in human development Wilhelmina Drummond.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Palmerston North, N.Z. : Nagare Press & BCU Press : ;1995]Description: 114 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0908822251
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 616.858445 DRU
Summary: This book examines factors that contribute to New Zealand's high suicide rate amongst young people. Various studies into adolescent suicide are reviewed. Physical, sexual, and psychological abuse are identified as risk factors for suicide. Family dysfunction and poor familial relationships are also cited as contributory factors.
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Book Book Vine library TRO 616.858445 DRU Available A00666912B

Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-114).

This book examines factors that contribute to New Zealand's high suicide rate amongst young people. Various studies into adolescent suicide are reviewed. Physical, sexual, and psychological abuse are identified as risk factors for suicide. Family dysfunction and poor familial relationships are also cited as contributory factors.

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