Determinants of Suicidal Thoughts in Sexual and Gender Minority Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Jennifer R. Pharr, Kavita Batra
Primary Institution: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Hypothesis
The addition of different levels of the Social–Ecological Model to the model would influence which factors were significantly associated with suicidal ideation.
Conclusion
Identifying factors across various levels of the Social–Ecological Model can help develop effective suicide prevention programs for sexual and gender minority individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- Depression and anxiety were positively associated with suicidal ideation.
- Family of origin discrimination distress increased suicidal ideation.
- Social resources were negatively associated with suicidal ideation.
Takeaway
This study looked at what makes sexual and gender minority adults think about suicide and found that many different things in their lives can affect these thoughts.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study using hierarchical multiple linear regression to analyze data from 1034 SGM adults.
Potential Biases
Self-selection bias may have occurred as those interested in the topic may have been more likely to participate.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, which limits causal inferences, and relies on self-reported data, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily non-Hispanic (85%), White (74%), bisexual (46%), and female (55%), with a mean age of 38.56 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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