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Smith, Rebecca M. – 1979
In 1976, suicides in the 15-24 year-old group (N=4,747) made up over 17% of all suicides in all age groups (N=26,750). In 1968, adolescent suicides (N=2,591) were only 12% of the total (N=21,000). Adolescent suicide rate is alarming unless put into perspective with the accident rate and the cultural belief in individual rights, responsibility, and…
Descriptors: Accidents, Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Cultural Influences
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Direct linkCheah, Charissa S. L.; Nelson, Larry J. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2004
Compared to traditional, non-Western cultures, emerging adulthood (18-25 years of age) may look considerably different in cultures that place emphasis on the group (i.e., collectivistic) over the individual (i.e., individualistic). However, within minority cultures, individual members vary on the extent to which they identify with their heritage…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Influences, Minority Groups, Indigenous Populations
