Parental influence, pessimism and adolescent suicidality

Allison, Stephen; Pearce, Charles E. M.; Martin, Graham; Miller, Karen F.; Long, Randall

doi:10.1080/13811119508258985

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“…These findings are consistent with those reported for high school samples (Allison, Pearce, Martin, Miller, & Long, 1995, 1992Fergusson, Woodward, & Horwood, 2000;Wichstrøm, 2000).…”

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Family Factors Predicting Categories of Suicide Risk

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We compared family risk and protective factors among potential high school dropouts with and without suicide-risk behaviors (SRB) and examined the extent to which these factors predict categories of SRB. Subjects were randomly selected from among potential dropouts in 14 high schools. Based upon suicide-risk status, 1,083 potential high school dropouts were defined as belonging to one of four groups; 573 non-suicide risk, 242 low suicide risk, 137 moderate suicide risk and 131 high suicide risk. Results showed significant group differences in all youth self-reported family risk and protective factors. Increased levels of suicide risk were associated with perceived conflict with parents, unmet family goals, and family depression; decreased levels of risk were associated with perceived parental involvement and family support for school. Perceived conflict with parents, family depression, family support satisfaction, and availability of family support for school were the strongest predictors of adolescent SRB. Our findings suggest that suicide vulnerable youth differ from their non-suicidal peers along the dimensions of family risk and protective factors.

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“…These findings are consistent with those reported for high school samples (Allison, Pearce, Martin, Miller, & Long, 1995, 1992Fergusson, Woodward, & Horwood, 2000;Wichstrøm, 2000).…”

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“…For participants, lack of responsibilities, difficult relationships with parents and controlling and overprotective parenting strategies were perceived to hinder attempts at becoming autonomous. Consistent with the literature related to adolescent suicidality, many participants reported parental criticism (Allison et al, 1995) and neglectful and overprotective parenting . When parents failed to recognize their adolescent's maturity participants had difficulty gaining independence, finding supportive social connections and developing adaptive coping strategies.…”

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“…The literature on adolescent suicidality shows links between suicidal behavior and a variety of family difficulties, including dysfunctional relationships with parents (Groleger, Tomori & Kocmur, 2003), high levels of blame and criticism (Allison, Pearce, Martin, Miller, & Long, 1995), poor parent-child communication (Gould, Fisher, Parides, Floy, & Shaffer, 1996) and perceived lack of support between family members (Campbell, Milling, Laughlin, & Bush, 1993). In addition, a variety of interpersonal factors such as social isolation (Bearman & Moody, 2004) and peer rejection and low levels of close friendship support (Prinstein, Boergers, Spirito, Little, & Grapentine, 2000) have been related to adolescent suicidal ideation and behavior.…”

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In My Mind I Was Alone: Suicidal Adolescents' Perceptions of Attachment Relationships

Bostik

Everall

2006

Int J Adv Counselling

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While interpersonal relationships have been identified as playing a key role in the development of suicidal ideation and behavior, limited research has examined adolescent suicidality within the context of attachment relationships. The intent of the present study was to increase understanding of the role of attachment relationships in adolescents' experiences of becoming suicidal through an examination of the perceptions of those who have experienced the suicidal state. Fifty Canadian adolescents and young adults who were previously suicidal between the ages of 13 and 19 were interviewed, and a qualitative research design used for analysis.Three core categories were identified: parental insecurity, peer insecurity, and perceptions of self. Results are discussed within the context of attachment theory, providing a framework for therapeutic intervention strategies with suicidal adolescents.

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“…Some research has also shown a direct relationship between parent-adolescent conflict and suicide attempts [37,38]. Conflict in the dyad as expressed through serious fights [39], parental criticism [40], and unresolved conflicts between the adolescents and their parents [41] have all been found to distinguish suicidal adolescents from their non-suicidal peers. However, since parent-adolescent conflict is known to be related to mental health outcomes in adolescents, its effect on suicide attempts may be indirect, either in addition to or instead of the direct effect other studies have indicated [42].…”

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Familism, Parent-Adolescent Conflict, Self-Esteem, Internalizing Behaviors and Suicide Attempts Among Adolescent Latinas

Kuhlberg

Peña

Zayas

2010

Child Psychiatry Hum Dev

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Adolescent Latinas continue to report higher levels of suicide attempts than their African-American and White peers. The phenomenon is still not understood and is theorized to be the result of the confluence of many cultural, familial, and individual level factors. In Latino cultures, belief in the importance of the family, the value known as familism, appears to protect youth's emotional and behavioral health, but parent-adolescent conflict has been found to be a risk factor for suicide attempts. The role of familism in relation to parent-adolescent conflict, self-esteem, internalizing behaviors, and suicide attempts has not been studied extensively. To address this question, we interviewed 226 adolescent Latinas, 50% of whom had histories of suicide attempts. Using path analysis, familism as a cultural asset was associated with lower levels of parent-adolescent conflict, but higher levels of internalizing behaviors, while self-esteem and internalizing behaviors mediated the relationship between parent-adolescent conflict and suicide attempts. Our findings point to the importance of family involvement in culturally competent suicide prevention and intervention programs. Reducing parent-daughter conflict and fostering closer family ties has the added effect of improving self-esteem and shrinking the likelihood of suicide attempts.

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Parental influence, pessimism and adolescent suicidality

Cited by 28 publications

References 53 publications

Family Factors Predicting Categories of Suicide Risk

Family Factors Predicting Categories of Suicide Risk

In My Mind I Was Alone: Suicidal Adolescents' Perceptions of Attachment Relationships

Familism, Parent-Adolescent Conflict, Self-Esteem, Internalizing Behaviors and Suicide Attempts Among Adolescent Latinas

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