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Colliding Traumas and Unexpected Outcomes: Examining Complex Relationships Between Sexual Violence, Intersectional
Stella W J Son1, Evan J Basting1, Mary C Jensen1
1University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|May 19, 2026
Summary
Suicide risk in Korean teens increases with multiple victimizations. Intersectional discrimination significantly impacts sexual victimization
Area of Science:
- Adolescent mental health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Suicide is a growing concern among South Korean adolescents.
- Poly-victimization, experiencing multiple types of harm, is linked to increased suicidal ideation (SI).
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the interactive effects of sexual victimization and intersectional discrimination on suicidal ideation in Korean adolescents.
- To understand how intersectional discrimination moderates the link between sexual victimization and SI.
Main Methods:
- Utilized moderation analysis on a national sample of Korean adolescents.
- Investigated the relationship between sexual victimization, intersectional discrimination, and suicidal ideation.
Main Results:
- Intersectional discrimination significantly moderated the relationship between sexual victimization and SI.
- Adolescents with both sexual victimization and high intersectional discrimination reported the highest frequency of SI.
- The difference in SI between those with and without sexual victimization was smaller at higher levels of intersectional discrimination.
Conclusions:
- Poly-victimization presents complex challenges in adolescent mental health.
- Mental health interventions require nuanced approaches for adolescents experiencing multiple forms of victimization.
- Understanding the interplay of sexual victimization and intersectional discrimination is crucial for effective support.
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