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(1999) formed the basis of the survey. (Vermeiren et al.)
The study found that that the older age groups and those who had previously experienced abuse were more prone to suicide as a result of the exposure to violence. In essence, the study also found in this sample of communities that exposure to violence in European inner cities is frequently experienced. Furthermore the findings.".. demonstrate that suicidal risk is increased in youths exposed to community violence, and that this risk gradually increases with the level of exposure" (Vermeiren et al.).
Another important finding is that, as was hypothesized from the literature, there is a marked and significant difference in relation to gender. Suicidal ideation was reported by 15.3% of girls and 9.5% of boys..." (Vermeiren et al.).
The authors underline the importance of this area of research in that suicide is one of the major health risks among adolescent youth. They also suggest that these factors and the results of the study should be considered in the development of intervention program for this problem.
This study does have certain limitations,...
These include the relatively limited scale of the sample base as well as the absence of information on histories of physical or sexual abuse. It is acknowledged that ".... such abuse increases the likelihood of exposure to community violence and its association with suicidal behavior "(Vermeiren et al.).
Nevertheless and in conclusion, this study is important not only in terms of the subject matter but because of the relative paucity of research in this particular area. As the author's stress, future research can build on the findings of this and other studies and explore the impact of the different variables and aspects that affect adolescent suicide rates in relation to the exposure to violence. "...Future research should find out to what extent exposure to community violence increases suicide risk, independent of earlier traumatic experiences..." (Vermeiren et al.).
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Vermeiren, Robert, et al. "Exposure to Violence and Suicide Risk in Adolescents: A Community Study." Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 30.5 (2002): 529+.
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Vermeiren, Robert, et al. "Exposure to Violence and Suicide Risk in Adolescents: A Community Study." Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 30.5 (2002): 529+.
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