Cultural Context of Youth Suicide: Identity, Gender and Sexuality, 2006

UKDA study number:6063

Principal Investigators

Roen, K.
Lancaster University. Institute for Health Research
Scourfield, J.
Cardiff University. School of Social Sciences
McDermott, E.
University of York. Department of Social Policy and Social Work

Sponsor

Economic and Social Research Council

Distributed by

UK Data Archive, University of Essex, Colchester.

November 2008

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Roen, K., Scourfield, J. and McDermott, E., Cultural Context of Youth Suicide: Identity, Gender and Sexuality, 2006 [computer file]. Colchester, Essex: UK Data Archive [distributor], November 2008. SN: 6063.

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Copyright:
K. Roen

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6063 . Cultural Context of Youth Suicide: Identity, Gender and Sexuality, 2006

Depositor:

Roen, K. , Lancaster University. Institute for Health Research

Principal Investigators:

Roen, K. , Lancaster University. Institute for Health Research

Scourfield, J. , Cardiff University. School of Social Sciences

McDermott, E. , University of York. Department of Social Policy and Social Work

Sponsor:

Economic and Social Research Council
Grant Number: RES000221239

Abstract:

This dataset explores how young people think about suicide and self-harm.

Specifically, it considered how young people's understandings of how distress relating to gender identity or sexuality could lead to suicide. It adopted a discourse analytic approach, understanding that suicidal behaviour becomes possible only insofar as it makes sense. The study also focused on struggles young people may experience around sexuality and gender identity and how these struggles may lead to suicidal behaviour.

The research involved 11 focus groups and 13 interviews with participants aged 16-25 years. The fieldwork took place in the North West of England and South Wales. Three focus groups were made up of young people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGB or T). Seven interviewees identified themselves lesbian, gay or bisexual.

Further information about the research can be found at the project's web site or ESRC award web page.

Main Topics:

Youth, suicide, self-harm, sexuality, gender identity, homophobia, identity, gender, sexual orientation, suicide, adolescents, ideation.

Coverage:

Time Period Covered: 2006 - 2006
Dates of Fieldwork: February 2006 - August 2006
Country: England and Wales
Spatial Units: No spatial unit
Observation Units: Individuals
Kind of Data: Textual data; Semi-structured interview transcripts and focus groups

Universe Sampled:

Location of Units of Observation: Subnational
Population: People aged 16-25 years, living in the North of England or the South of Wales.

Methodology:

Time Dimensions: Cross-sectional (one-time) study
Sampling Procedures: Purposive selection/case studies; Volunteer sample
volunteers were invited but specific efforts were made to ensure ethnic diversity and to include a proportion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender participants
Number of Units: 13 interviews, 66 focus group participants
Method of Data Collection: Face-to-face interview; focus group
Weighting: Not applicable

Language(s) of Written Materials:

Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

Access:

Access Conditions: The depositor has specified that registration is required and standard conditions of use apply. The depositor may be informed about usage. See terms and conditions for further information.

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Availability: ESDS Qualidata, UK Data Archive
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Date of First Release:

18 November 2008

Copyright:

K. Roen

File last updated:

10 February 2009