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Suicidal thoughts in low-income adolescents: a longitudinal analysis
C Thomas Farrell1, Zaiba Moledina2, Madhuri Katta2
1Department of Public Health, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, USA. Colin.farrell@wku.edu.
International Journal of Public Health
|February 4, 2019
Summary
Social environment and support influence adolescent suicidal ideation. Positive peer support and moving increased risk, while safety perceptions and parental warmth decreased it.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent psychology
- Public health research
- Sociology
Background:
- Suicidal ideation is a significant concern in low-income adolescent populations.
- Understanding the factors influencing suicidal ideation is crucial for prevention efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of social environment and social support on suicidal ideation among low-income adolescents.
- To identify specific social factors that may increase or decrease the risk of suicidal ideation.
Main Methods:
- A growth curve model was applied to data from 6687 low-income adolescents in the Mobile, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
- The study assessed suicidal ideation within the past 12 months as the primary outcome.
Main Results:
- An average of 14.3% of participants reported suicidal ideation annually between 1998 and 2011.
- Positive peer support, perceived inevitability of violence, and recent relocation were associated with increased risk.
- Elevated perceptions of contextual safety and increased parental warmth were linked to reduced risk.
Conclusions:
- Social support and social context are critical indicators of adolescent suicidal ideation.
- Preventing or predicting suicidal ideation may offer a pathway to reducing suicidal behavior.
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