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Self-Injury, Suicide Ideation, and Sexual Orientation: Differences in Causes and Correlates among High School Students
Journal of Injury and Violence Research
(2016)
Abstract
Background: Research has suggested that sexual minority youth are more likely to experience a number of behavioral and health-related risk factors due to their exposure to negative attitudes and beliefs about sexual minorities. Few studies, however, have examined the prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among sexual minority youth. With self-cutting and suicidal ideation common in middle and high schools, understanding the antecedents and correlates of such behavior may help identify troubled students and initiate preventative measures.
Methods: Bivariate probit regression analyses are performed using data from 7,326 high school students collected via the Delaware Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
Results: Results indicate that bullying victimization, fighting, substance use, sexual behavior, depression, and unhealthy dieting behaviors were generally associated with NSSI and suicidal ideation. Some effects - including those from sexual activity, substance use, and unhealthy dieting behaviors – significantly differed based on gender and orientation.
Conclusions: Risk factors for suicide and NSSI vary by gender and orientation. Both prevention/intervention specialists and researchers should consider the intersection of these risk factors with sexual orientation in their efforts.
Keywords
- Suicide,
- Self-Injury,
- NSSI,
- Gender,
- Sexual Orientation
Disciplines
Publication Date
2016
DOI
10.5249/jivr.v8i1.545
Citation Information
DeCamp, Whitney, and Nicholas W. Bakken. (2016). Self-Injury, Suicide Ideation, and Sexual Orientation: Differences in Causes and Correlates among High School Students. Journal of Injury and Violence Research, 8, 15-24. doi:10.5249/jivr.v8i1.545
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