Abstract

Measures of achievement, competitiveness and occupational preference obtained from samples of college students in 30 nations were associated with national rates of suicide and homicide. Suicide rates were lower and homicide rates higher in societies whose students value achievement, competitiveness and business more. The implications of these results were discussed.

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