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Examining suicide protective factors among black college students
Mei-Chuan Wang1, Owen Richard Lightsey2, Kimberly K Tran3
1Department of Psychology, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, USA. mwang@uncfsu.edu
Death Studies
|February 15, 2014
Summary
This study explored resilience and suicidality in Black Americans. Reasons for living and life satisfaction were key factors, with gender differences observed in their impact on suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Limited research exists on resilience and suicidality specifically within the Black American population.
- Understanding protective factors is crucial for developing targeted mental health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors predicting reduced suicidal behavior among Black Americans.
- To examine the roles of reasons for living, life satisfaction, and religious awareness in relation to suicidality.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Statistical analysis to determine unique variance in suicidal thoughts and behavior.
- Exploration of potential gender differences in predictive relationships.
Main Results:
- Depressive symptoms and life satisfaction were significant predictors of suicidal behavior in Black men.
- Reasons for living emerged as a significant inverse predictor for Black women.
- Reasons for living moderated the association between depression and suicidal ideation in Black women.
Conclusions:
- Reasons for living and life satisfaction are important considerations in understanding and addressing suicidality in Black Americans.
- Gender-specific approaches may be necessary for effective suicide prevention strategies in this demographic.
- Further research is warranted to explore the nuances of resilience factors in diverse populations.
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