|Adolescent Depression / A
Predictive Variable Of Suicidal
Behavior : A 5 page look at adolescent depression and its links
with adolescent suicide. Concludes that although depression
sometimes leads to suicide, it seldom does so in the absence of
some psychopathological factor which makes the individual
exhibit suicidal tendencies. Suggests the problem is a complex
one and not one for self-styled preventions and cures but instead
one which should involve professional medical personnel.
Bibliography lists six sources. Adep.wps
as a Component of Adolescent Depression :
A 6 page research paper that examines some of the latest
research being done relative to treating depression in
adolescents and children. The writer argues that this research
shows a connection between aggression, suicidal behavior,
and depression in some individuals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Adolescent Suicide : The issue of suicide among
teen-agers is a problem that is growing in numbers but has lost
the momentum of concern. Influences on lifestyle and decision
making include: gender issues, physical developmental stage
(age), cognitive stage, socioeconomic status, the family
make-up and dynamics, educational issues, the school
environment, interrelationship with peers and religious beliefs
and involvement. This 8 page paper explores the developmental
processes of the adolescent age group, the motivations behind
suicide attempts and the prevention programs aimed at reducing
the number of teen-age suicides. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Family Studies / Effects Of Intimate Relationships On
Adolescents : This 9 page paper reports the results of four
studies, each of which focused on a different aspect of intimate
family relationships and adolescent development. The studies
focused on: responsibility-taking, self-esteem development,
predicting the amount of intimate family time and gender
differences. Each researcher reached similar conclusions, one of
which belies the adage that parents have little or no influence on
their teenagers' behaviors. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Teen Suicide : The Development of a Comprehensive
Educational Response: This 10 page paper considers the
issue of teen suicide and the problem for one specific
community. This paper suggests that increasing suicide rates in
recent years and the reflections in the current literature for a
variety of reasons behind this shift has created an impetus for an
educational response to the problem. This paper outlines a
comprehensive educational program designed to reduce the
propensity for suicidal thoughts and tendencies among middle
school students. Bibliography lists 8 sources. MHchildh.wps
Children, Adolescents, & Suicide : An in-depth
analysis of child & adolescent suicide based upon research.
Using journal references, the paper cites various theories,
statistics, and so forth to detail the causal motivational factors
behind childhood suicide. 11 items referenced in bibliography.
Suicide and Depression Among Young Adults : This 6
research paper reports on the correlation between depression
and suicide rates of young adults, primarily between the ages of
15 and 24. Suicide is on the rise across the world; the question
is why are so many young people taking their own lives. The
causes as identified in the literature are discussed; one of which
is depression. A very definite correlation between the two
exists. How different researchers and authors perceive the
relationship is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Adolescent Suicide : This 6 page paper discusses
concerning suicide rates among adolescents ages 15 - 24,
warning signs that a youngster is at risk of suicide and two
types of intervention tools for the secondary teacher to use when
faced with a suicidal student. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Statistical Research Design Relating To Adolescent
Suicide : A 9 page paper discussing appropriate research
design for application to adolescent suicide prevention
programs. Report includes review of professional literature
and research design hypothesis related to the subject.
Bibliography lists more than two dozen sources. Adolesc2.doc