Sexual orientation and suicide attempt: a longitudinal study of the general Norwegian adolescent population |
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Authors: | Wichstrøm Lars Hegna Kristinn |
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Institution: | Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. lars.wichstrom@svt.ntnu.no |
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Abstract: | Past and future suicide attempt rates among gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) young people were compared with those of heterosexual young people. A sample of Norwegian students (N = 2.924; grades 7-12) was followed in 3 data collection waves. Risk factors included previous suicide attempt,depressed mood, eating problems, conduct problems, early sexual debut, number of sexual partners, pubertal timing, self-concept, alcohol and drug use, atypical gender roles, loneliness, peer relations, social support, parental attachment, parental monitoring, and suicidal behavior among family and friends. When homosexual attraction, homosexual identity, and same-sex sexual behavior were entered to predict suicide attempt, only same-sex sexual behavior was significantly predictive. The increased odds could not be attributed to GLB students' greater exposure to risk factors for suicide attempt. |
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