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Sexual orientation and suicidal behavior.

David Lester1

  • 1Psychology Program, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, P.O. Box 195, Jimmie Leeds Road, Pomona, NJ 08240-0195, USA.

Psychological Reports
|February 20, 2007
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Bisexual and homosexual individuals in a body modification online community reported higher rates of suicidal ideation and attempts compared to heterosexual individuals. These findings persisted even after accounting for sex and depression levels.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sexual orientation is a significant factor in mental health disparities.
  • Body modification communities may attract individuals with unique psychological profiles.
  • Understanding mental health risks across different sexual orientations is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempts among bisexual, homosexual, and heterosexual individuals within a body modification online sample.
  • To examine if sexual orientation is associated with increased risk for suicidal behaviors in this specific population.

Main Methods:

  • A large-scale survey was conducted with 4700 participants from a body modification website.
  • Data included self-reported sexual orientation (bisexual, homosexual, heterosexual), prior suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts.

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  • Statistical analyses controlled for demographic factors like sex and self-reported depression.

    • Main Results:

    • Bisexual (n=1759) and homosexual (n=228) individuals reported a significantly greater incidence of suicidal ideation and attempts compared to heterosexual individuals (n=2647).
    • This association remained significant after controlling for sex and self-reported depression.

    Conclusions:

    • Sexual orientation is linked to higher rates of suicidal behaviors in individuals engaged in body modification.
    • Mental health support tailored to sexual minorities may be particularly important within subcultures like body modification enthusiasts.