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  • Are LGBT Populations at a Higher Risk for Suicidal Behaviors in Australia? Research Findings and Implications

    Author(s)
    Skerrett, Delaney M
    Kolves, Kairi
    De Leo, Diego
    Griffith University Author(s)
    De Leo, Diego
    Skerrett, Delaney M.
    Kolves, Kairi
    Year published
    2015
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    Abstract
    The aim of this article is to review the Australian literature about suicidality in minority sexual identity and/or behavior groups in order to determine the evidence base for their reported higher vulnerability to suicidal behaviors than heterosexual and non-transgendered individuals in the Australian context, as well as to identify the factors that are predictive of suicidal behaviors in these groups in Australia. A literature search for all available years (until the end of 2012) was conducted using the databases Scopus, Medline, and Proquest for articles published in English in peer-reviewed academic journals. All ...
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    The aim of this article is to review the Australian literature about suicidality in minority sexual identity and/or behavior groups in order to determine the evidence base for their reported higher vulnerability to suicidal behaviors than heterosexual and non-transgendered individuals in the Australian context, as well as to identify the factors that are predictive of suicidal behaviors in these groups in Australia. A literature search for all available years (until the end of 2012) was conducted using the databases Scopus, Medline, and Proquest for articles published in English in peer-reviewed academic journals. All peer-reviewed publications that provided empirical evidence for prevalence and predictive factors of suicidal behaviors among LGBT individuals (or a subset thereof) in Australia were included. Reference lists were also scrutinized to identify “gray” literature for inclusion. The results revealed that there is only limited research from Australia. Nevertheless, although no population-based studies have been published, research indicates that sexual minorities are indeed at a higher risk for suicidal behaviors. In order to further the understanding of suicidal behaviors and potential prevention among LGBT groups in the Australia, further research is needed, particularly on fatal suicidal behaviors.
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    Journal Title
    Journal of Homosexuality
    Volume
    62
    Issue
    7
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2014.1003009
    Subject
    Studies in Human Society not elsewhere classified
    Sociology
    Other Studies in Human Society
    Psychology
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/141058
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