New Scientist - 'Goth Subculture May Protect Vulnerable Children'

A friend sent me a link to this article in the latest New Scientist.

Its a look at self-harm and suicidal behaviour in adolescents and its study shows a couple of interesting results: about half of people who self-identified as Goth had at some time self-harmed or attempted to commit suicide but most of this behaviour started before they joined the subculture. They suggest that becoming goth actually provides support and understanding.

I liked this quote about Goth: "But it is a strongly non-violent and accepting subculture, which teens may find offers a supportive environment." That idea's coming up in a couple of places and its interestingly in conflict with the media image of Goth particularly post-Columbine.

New Scientist - 'Goth Subculture May Protect Vulnerable Children'

A friend sent me a link to this article in the latest New Scientist.

Its a look at self-harm and suicidal behaviour in adolescents and its study shows a couple of interesting results: about half of people who self-identified as Goth had at some time self-harmed or attempted to commit suicide but most of this behaviour started before they joined the subculture. They suggest that becoming goth actually provides support and understanding.

I liked this quote about Goth: "But it is a strongly non-violent and accepting subculture, which teens may find offers a supportive environment." That idea's coming up in a couple of places and its interestingly in conflict with the media image of Goth particularly post-Columbine.