Perceived academic performance, self-esteem and locus of control as indicators of need for assessment of adolescent suicide risk: Implications for teachers

Article Abstract:

A longitudinal study is conducted on 2603, 2485 and 2246 school children in the age group of 13, 14 and 15 years respectively from different Australian schools to investigate the relationship of perceived academic performance, self-esteem and LOC with later suicidal behavior. The outcome indicates that perceived academic performance, self-esteem and the locus of control are very much related with the suicidal risk.

Australia, Influence, Surveys, Academic achievement, Self-esteem, Self esteem, Suicidal behavior, Suicidal behaviour

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High-school dropouts in a working-class South African community: selected characteristics and risk-taking behaviour

Article Abstract:

A study of 548 teenagers from a working-class South African community revealed almost one-seventh of the sample to be school dropouts, likely to have completed less than nine years of schooling. Of the remaining students, a majority were susceptible to suicidal fits but less likely to indulge in substance abuse or promiscuous sexual behavior.

Psychological aspects, Social aspects, South Africa, Students

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Brief Report: social and neighborhood correlates of adolescent drunkenness: a pilot study in Cape Town, South Africa

Article Abstract:

The identification of social and neighborhood correlates of drunkenness among adolescents is focused. A number of environmental factors that should be considered in tackling adolescent drunkenness are highlighted.

Africa, Alcohol and youth, Juvenile drinking

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