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Peer reviewedLeroux, Janice A. – Roeper Review, 1986
Analysis of insights of parents of gifted adolescent boys (N=8) who committed suicide found retrospective clues for potential suicide such as: lack of recognition/acceptance of individuality; effects of competition on self-esteem; lack of coping skills; and suicidal behavior of friends. (CB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Competition, Coping, Gifted
