Ethnic Differences in Self Poisoning: A Comparative Study between an Asian and White Adolescent Group.

Biswas, Sheela

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ERIC Number: EJ419596

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Publication Date: 1990

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Ethnic Differences in Self Poisoning: A Comparative Study between an Asian and White Adolescent Group.

Biswas, Sheela

Journal of Adolescence, v13 n2 p189-93 Jun 1990

Conducted retrospective case note study comparing various characteristics of self-poisoning between White (N=34) and Asian adolescents (N=38). Results showed "Culture Conflict" was implicated in slightly more Asian female self-poisonings as compared to males, Asian females used "non ingestants" significantly more than White counterparts, and significantly more Asian females described their overdose as "accidental." (Author/PVV)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Cultural Differences, Culture Conflict, Ethnic Studies, Foreign Countries, Poisoning, Sex Differences, Suicide

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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