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Suicidal ideation among Canadian youth: a multivariate analysis
Tracey Peter1, Lance W Roberts, Raluca Buzdugan
1Department of Sociology, University of Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada. Tracey-Peter@UManitob.ca
Summary
Social factors like communication, family attachment, bullying, and peer groups significantly predict suicidal ideation in Canadian youth. Understanding these social determinants can improve suicide prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Suicidal ideation is a significant concern among adolescents.
- Understanding the social determinants of suicidal ideation is crucial for effective prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify socio-demographic, social-environmental, and social-psychological factors predicting suicidal ideation in Canadian youth.
- To determine how social factors influence the risk of suicidal ideation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the National Longitudinal Study of Children and Youth-Cycle 5 (2003).
- Employed a multivariate model with a cross-sectional sample of 1,032 Canadian youth aged 12-15.
- Analyzed social determinants of suicidal ideation.
Main Results:
- Ability to communicate feelings, negative parental attachment, bullying/abuse, and deviant peers were significant predictors.
- Depression, anxiety, gender, and age also showed correlations with suicidal ideation.
- Identified lesser-examined social factors impacting youth suicide risk.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the importance of social elements in youth suicide.
- Prevention strategies can be enhanced by addressing substance use, family dynamics, peer groups, and self-expression.
- Provides insights for improving mental health support for adolescents.
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