Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2018
Journal / Book Title
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Abstract
Background: This study examines the relationship between three different types of social connectivity and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Methods: Using the Add Health dataset, three domains of social connection were explored: parental connection, school connection, and social integration. Logistic regression was used to examine whether changes over time in connectedness predicted suicidal thoughts and behavior. Results: Youth whose difference scores on social integration and parental connectedness increased were less likely to experience suicidal ideation. Increases in difference scores for perceived school connectedness protected youth who reported ideation from engaging in a suicide attempt. Conclusions: Perceptions of social connection are key factors in understanding adolescent suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It is important to consider social connection across different relationship contexts.
DOI
10.1111/camh.12281
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Gunn, John F.; Goldstein, Sara; and Gager, Constance, "A Longitudinal Examination of Social Connectedness and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Adolescents" (2018). Department of Family Science and Human Development Scholarship and Creative Works. 16.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/familysci-facpubs/16
Published Citation
Gunn III, J. F., Goldstein, S. E., & Gager, C. T. (2018). A longitudinal examination of social connectedness and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 23(4), 341-350.