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Ethnic Identity and Loneliness in Predicting Suicide Risk in Latino College Students
Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences
  • Edward C. Chang, University of Michigan
  • Lizabeth Diaz, University of Michigan
  • Abigael G. Lucas, University of Michigan
  • Jerin Lee, Unviersity of Michigan
  • Nicholas J. Powell, University of Michigan
  • Sally Kafelghazal, University of Michigan
  • Sarah J. Chartier, University of Michigan
  • Lily E. Morris, University of Michigan
  • Tey'Ariana M. Marshall-Broaden, University of Michigan
  • Jameson K. Hirsch, East Tennessee State University
  • Elizabeth L. Jeglic, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-9-2017
Description

This study examined the role of ethnic identity and loneliness as predictors of suicide risk, namely, hopelessness and suicidal behaviors, in Latino college students. One hundred sixty Latino students completed a survey assessing for the aforementioned constructs. Results of conducting regression analyses indicated that ethnic identity was a significant predictor of suicide risk. When loneliness was added into the regression model, it was found to account for a significant amount of incremental variance in both of the suicide risk indices. Our findings indicate that ethnic identity dimensions and loneliness are involved in suicide risk among Latinos.

Citation Information
Edward C. Chang, Lizabeth Diaz, Abigael G. Lucas, Jerin Lee, et al.. "Ethnic Identity and Loneliness in Predicting Suicide Risk in Latino College Students" Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences Vol. 39 Iss. 4 (2017) p. 470 - 485 ISSN: 0739-9863
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jameson-hirsch/159/