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The adolescent: the individual in cultural perspective
1American Association of Suicidology, Washington, DC, USA.
Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Understanding adolescent suicide requires examining individual cultural contexts. This study uses case examples to show how unique dynamics and cultural influences shape adolescent suicide, informing clinicians and researchers.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Cultural Anthropology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Adolescent suicide is a complex issue with multifactorial causes.
- Previous research has often overlooked the significant impact of cultural context on suicidal behavior in adolescents.
Observation:
- Presents case vignettes illustrating unique dynamics in adolescent suicides.
- Highlights the role of specific cultural influences on adolescent suicidal behavior.
Findings:
- Extrapolates aphorisms from case studies on adolescent suicide.
- Identifies key principles for studying adolescent suicide within cultural frameworks.
Implications:
- Informs clinicians and researchers about the importance of cultural context in adolescent suicide.
- Emphasizes the need for culturally sensitive approaches in understanding and preventing adolescent suicide.
- Advocates for a more individualized approach, considering the person within their cultural milieu.
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