Abstract
Cross-Cultural Attitudes Towards Suicide Among South Africa Secondary School Pupils
Peltzer K~~Cherian V I~~Cherian L
This article investigates the attitudes towards suicide among Grade II secondary school pupils among 3 cultural groups in South Africa. It is found that suicide ideation, plans to commit suicide, & frequency of attempted suicide are highest among Asians, closely followed by Whites, & lowest among Black pupils. Further findings & implications for prevention program design are discussed. (22 refs)