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Peer reviewedEynan, Rahel; Langley, John; Tolomiczenko, George; Rhodes, Anne E.; Links, Paul; Wasylenki, Donald; Goering, Paula – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2002
This study examines the prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among the homeless and what aspects of homelessness predict suicidality. A sample of 330 homeless adults was interviewed, with 61% reporting suicidal ideation and 34% attempted suicide. Childhood homelessness and periods of homelessness longer than 6 months were found to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Homeless People, Predictor Variables, Suicide
Peer reviewedKidd, Sean A.; Kral, Michael J. – Adolescence, 2002
Presents results of a qualitative analysis of the narratives of 29 street youth in which they describe their experiences with, and understanding of, suicide. A history of attempted suicide was reported by 76% of the participants. Additionally it was found that prostitution was linked with their suicidal experiences and may account for the high…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Homeless People, Predictor Variables, Suicide
Peer reviewedBuckner, John C.; Bassuk, Ellen L.; Weinreb, Linda F. – Journal of School Psychology, 2001
Studies sheltered homeless and low-income housed families to examine predictors of academic achievement, focusing on housing status, mobility, and race/ethnicity. Results reveal that housing status was not associated with academic achievement. Discusses how homeless and housed children had comparable rates of absenteeism and other school-related…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Children, Economically Disadvantaged
