Socio-demographic correlates of suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 463-472 |
| Journal / Publication | International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2008 |
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Abstract
Several socio-demographic correlates, including age of adolescents, family economic status, parental marital status, parental occupational status and parental educational level of adolescent suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents (N = 5,557) were examined in this study. The results showed that older adolescents had a significantly higher level of suicidal ideation than did younger ones. Adolescents living in non-intact families had a significantly higher level of suicidal ideation than those in intact families. Adolescents with lower socioeconomic status (indexed by economic disadvantage, parental occupational status, and parental educational attainment) displayed higher levels of suicidal ideation than did adolescents with higher suicidal ideation. Although these socio-demographic correlates were significantly related to suicidal ideation, the practical significance was not high. ©Freund Publishing House Ltd.
Research Area(s)
- Adolescence, Hong Kong, Socio-demographics, Suicide, Suicide behavior
Citation Format(s)
Socio-demographic correlates of suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong. / Kwok, Sylvia Y.C. Lai; Shek, Daniel T.L.
In: International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, Vol. 20, No. 4, 10.2008, p. 463-472.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
