Abstract
Understanding Adolescent Suicide: a Psychosocial Interpretation of Developmental and Contextual Factors
Portes P R~~Sandhu D S~~Longwell-Grice R
Using Erikson’s theories on identity development as a framework, this paper examines the motives for & contexts of suicide among preadolescents, adolescents, & young adults, identifies specific school-age populations that are vulnerable to suicide, & discusses implications. (45 refs)