Date of Award
1999
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Department
Psychology
Keywords
Psychology, Clinical.
Supervisor
Kral, M.
Rights
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Abstract
Interviews were conducted with thirty-seven street youths [ages 15--24] at a street outreach agency, and in the downtown area of Toronto. Participants described their experiences with, and understandings of, suicide as is exists for themselves and the street youth subculture. A grounded theory analysis of the narratives revealed themes of isolation, rejection/betrayal, lack of control, and more centrally; low self worth. These themes are examined in light of the emotional pain and suicidal behaviour described by the participants, and the results are compared with previous research on this population. The implications of the present findings for the development of prevention and intervention programmes targeting Street Youth are addressed. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 39-02, page: 0595. Adviser: Michael J. Kral. Thesis (M.A.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 1999.
Recommended Citation
Kidd, Sean Andrew., "Street youth suicide: An analysis of narrative." (1999). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3605.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/3605