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Suicidal Behavior Among Latino Youth
Author(s) -
Canino Glorisa,
Roberts Robert E.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
suicide and life‐threatening behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.544
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1943-278X
pISSN - 0363-0234
DOI - 10.1521/suli.31.1.5.122.24218
Subject(s) - suicidal behavior , psychology , clinical psychology , criminology , developmental psychology , suicide prevention , medical emergency , poison control , medicine
17.7% in 1999), as compared to African American youth (7.3% in 1997 and 6.7% in 1999, 14.3% in 1997 and 11.7% in 1999, respectively) and European American youth (6.3% in 1997 and 7.3% in 1999, 12.5% in 1997 and 12.4% in 1999, respectively). During 1999, 19.9% of Latino youth seriously considered attempting suicide as compared to 15.3% of African American and 17.6% of European American youths(CDC, 1999). No significant ethnic differences were reported for serious suicide attempts that resulted in injury, poisoning, overdose, or treatment by a professional. This article reviews the scientific literature related to suicidal behavior among Latino youth. We start by discussing the conceptualization of culture, and how culture may influence behavior and psychopathology, in particular, suicidal behavior. Next, we critically review the available literature that discusses rates of suicidal behavior, risk, and protective factors associated with this behavior among Latino youth. This literature is then discussed in terms of its implications for prevention. Finally, we conclude with a discussion of directions for future research.