Vulnerable Phases in Adolescence Represented by Means of Committed Suicide

Year: 1991 Source: Crisis, v.12, no.1 (1991), p.58-63 SIEC No: 19910697

This study, based on Durkheim’s theories, examined 54 suicides of children & adolescents in the region of Tyrol, Austria from 1976-1984. A significant increase of suicides was registered at the age of 15 & again at the age of 19. The authors assert that the reason for this increase is pronounced psychosocial changes which occur especially in these age group & weaken social integration. The implications are discussed. (VM)

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