Brief report: test-retest reliability of self-reported adolescent risk behaviour

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Students of grade 8 and 11 of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa gave a test on use of various substances, violent behaviour, suicidality and sexuality. On the basis of test result, the test-retest reliability of self-reported adolescent risk behaviour is judged.

South Africa, Aggressiveness (Psychology) in adolescence, Adolescent aggressiveness

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Suicidal ideation and attempts in adolescents: Associations with depression and six domains of self-esteem

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The influence of depression and self-esteem on suicidal behavior in adolescence is studied. Screening for depression and low self-esteem in the family context is discussed as a possible strategy for helping to identify adolescents at risk for suicide attempts.

Risk factors, Self-esteem, Self esteem, Suicidal behavior, Depression in adolescence, Adolescent depression, Suicidal behaviour

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Trends in adolescent alcohol and other drug use: findings from three sentinel sites in South Africa (1997-2001)

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Information regarding adolescents using alcohol and drugs in Cape Town, Durban and Gauteng province from 1997 to 2001 are studied. The impact of the use of alcohol and drugs on adolescents is very vast especially the use of Cannabis, an illicit drug.

United States, Alcohol and youth, Juvenile drinking, Adolescent behaviour, Adolescent behavior

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