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Coping and suicidality among homeless youth.

Sean A Kidd1, Michelle R Carroll

  • 1McMaster University, Canada. skidd@stjosham.on.ca

Journal of Adolescence
|April 25, 2006
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For homeless youth, avoidant coping and substance use increase suicide risk, while a belief in a better future offers protection. These coping strategies impact suicidal ideation and attempts.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Homeless youth face significant mental health challenges, including high rates of suicidal ideation and attempts.
  • Understanding the role of coping mechanisms is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between various coping strategies and suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and feelings of helplessness in homeless youth.
  • To identify specific coping mechanisms that increase or decrease suicide risk in this vulnerable population.

Main Methods:

  • The study analyzed coping strategies such as problem-focused coping, avoidant coping, social withdrawal, substance use for coping, and belief in a better future.
  • Data were collected from a sample of homeless youth, examining their self-reported coping mechanisms and experiences with suicidality.

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Main Results:

  • Avoidant coping, social withdrawal, and using drugs/alcohol as coping were significantly associated with increased risk of suicidal ideation and attempts.
  • "Belief in a better future" was linked to a reduction in suicide risk.
  • Gender differences were observed, with avoidant coping and social withdrawal posing greater risks for females.

Conclusions:

  • Certain coping strategies, particularly avoidant ones and substance use, exacerbate suicide risk among homeless youth.
  • Interventions should focus on promoting adaptive coping mechanisms and fostering hope.
  • Problem-focused strategies and those previously identified in qualitative studies did not effectively reduce suicidality in this context.