We use data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (13,186
respondents in 30 states) to develop a unique state-level measure of the gendered context …

In the United States, gender differences in suicidal behavior rates emerge during
adolescence, when females are more likely to engage in suicidal behavior, but are less …

The current paper provides a comprehensive research review of gender differences in rates
of and risk factors for adolescent suicidal behavior in four main US cultural subgroups …

Background Suicide and other suicidal behaviours are markedly (though differently)
patterned by gender. The increase in young male suicide rates in many countries has …

BACKGROUND: There has been interest in the relationship between homosexuality, gender
role and suicide risk. Though homosexuals are more likely to identify as cross-gender …

Same-gender sexual orientation has been repeatedly shown to exert an independent
influence on suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, suggesting that risk factors and markers …

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are a significant health concern for adolescents. Extant
research suggests that sexual and gender minority adolescents are a vulnerable population …

Female suicidal behavior varies in its forms, rates, scenarios, methods, social meanings and
consequences, depending on culture. In recognition of this cultural variability, this chapter …

This study investigates whether positive and negative conventional gender roles relate to
suicidal ideation and self-harming in different ways among young adults. Participants …

There is strong consensus in the research literature that adolescent and adult men who
report same-sex sexual orientations, identities, and behaviors are at higher risk for suicide …