Factors Associated with Suicidal Ideation in Preadolescent Children

by Pistel, Brock L.

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There is little research on suicide in children under 12 years old. The biggest contributing factor to the scarcity of research with this preadolescent population is the fact that preadolescent child suicides is a statistically rare phenomenon. However, the presence of suicidal ideation in a child indicates a need for intervention. Therefore, even though preadolescent suicide is rare the fact that such young persons have suicidal thoughts and take their own lives is startling and should be a ma…

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There is little research on suicide in children under 12 years old. The biggest contributing factor to the scarcity of research with this preadolescent population is the fact that preadolescent child suicides is a statistically rare phenomenon. However, the presence of suicidal ideation in a child indicates a need for intervention. Therefore, even though preadolescent suicide is rare the fact that such young persons have suicidal thoughts and take their own lives is startling and should be a matter of great concern to mental health professionals. Thus, the purpose of this study is to provide mental health professionals with an examination of various risk factors associated with suicidal ideation in children four to 11 years old.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2020

Thesis Information

  • Degree:Ph.D.
  • University:Alliant International University
  • Advisor/Supervisor:Bekerian, Debra
  • Pages:56

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  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2020

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  • proquest:2445300748

Subjects

Children under 12 Clinical psychology Developmental psychology eng Mental health PDF Preadolescent Suicidal Ideation Suicide

Writers

Pistel, Brock L. Bekerian, Debra

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