Predictors of Suicidal Ideation and Attempts among LGBTQ Adolescents: The Roles of Help-seeking Beliefs, Peer Victimization, Depressive Symptoms, and Drug Use

Hatchel, Tyler; Ingram, Katherine M.; Mintz, Sasha; Hartley, Chelsey; Valido, Alberto; Espelage, Dorothy L.; Wyman, Peter A.

doi:10.1007/s10826-019-01339-2

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“…Bullying and peer victimization are among the strongest predictors of suicide for sexual and gender minority youth. These populations are often more likely to experience bullying and discrimination from their peers compared to cisgender and heterosexual youth (Hatchel et al, 2019;Matarazzo et al, 2014;Yıldız, 2018). In a study with sexual and gender minority high school students, Hatchel et al (2019) found that peer victimization was associated with suicidality and undermined school belongingness and self-compassion.…”

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Suicide among LGBTQIA+ youth: A review of the treatment literature

Russon

Washington

Machado³

et al. 2022

Aggression and Violent Behavior

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Suicide is a serious public health problem among adolescent and young adults. Indeed, 12.1% of adolescents contemplate suicide, 4.0% make a plan, and 4.1% make an attempt (Nock et al., 2013). LGBTQIA+ youth (i.e., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, intersex and/or asexual adolescents and young adults) are particularly vulnerable to suicide (CDC, 2016; Liu & Mustanksi, 2012;Peters et al., 2019). While many LGBTQIA+ youth are healthy and resilient (Ream & Savin-Williams, 2005) they often report higher rates of both suicidal ideation and behavior than their heterosexual (Haas et al., 2011) and cisgender (James et al., 2016) peers. The purpose of this paper is to provide a structured review the state of suicide treatment research for LGBTQIA+ youth and offer recommendations for future directions.

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Section: School Experiences Bullying and Peer Victimizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Suicide among LGBTQIA+ youth: A review of the treatment literature

Russon

Washington

Machado³

et al. 2022

Aggression and Violent Behavior

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“…In general, factors that are associated with increased risk of suicide in studies of LGBT and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals, as well as men who have sex with men (MSM), include mental health factors, such as substance use and poorer mental wellbeing. 6,[8][9][10][11][12][13] These include depressive symptoms, anxiety, and panic disorders that have generally been found to be associated with suicide-related behaviors. 14 Furthermore, a history of peer victimization, homophobic bullying, or having experienced sexual violence have been found to be associated with both suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among LGBTQ youth in a variety of settings.…”

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“…14 Furthermore, a history of peer victimization, homophobic bullying, or having experienced sexual violence have been found to be associated with both suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among LGBTQ youth in a variety of settings. 9,10,15 With regard to social contexts, a study in Taiwan found that low levels of family support during childhood were associated with recent suicidality, or any suicidal ideation or attempted suicide, among gay and bisexual men, 16 whereas another study in the United States found that higher levels of school belonging were associated with lower levels of suicidal ideation among LGBTQ youth. 17 Some studies have noted that there are different risk factors for suicidal ideation and suicide attempts.…”

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“…For example, the same study also noted that drug dependence raises the risk of suicide attempts but not suicidal ideation; 12 how-ever, this finding may contradict other studies which note that drug use increases both the risk of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. 9,10 It is estimated that *3.7% (n = 210,000) of Singapore's population of 5.7 million are MSM, based on a recent size estimation study. 18 Although Singapore has made tremendous economic progress since its independence, Singapore society still holds largely negative views of sexual minority men.…”

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“…For example, the same study also noted that drug dependence raises the risk of suicide attempts but not suicidal ideation; 12 however, this finding may contradict other studies which note that drug use increases both the risk of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. 9 , 10 …”

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Experienced Homophobia and Suicide Among Young Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Men in Singapore: Exploring the Mediating Role of Depression Severity, Self-Esteem, and Outness in the Pink Carpet Y Cohort Study

Tan

Low

Le³

et al. 2021

LGBT Health

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Purpose: No prior study has been published on suicide-related behaviors among gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (GBTQ) men in Singapore, where sexual relations between men are criminalized. This study explores the association and mediational pathways between experienced homophobia and suicidal ideation or suicide attempts among young GBTQ men in Singapore. Methods: Results of this study were derived from baseline data of the Pink Carpet Y Cohort Study, Singapore's first prospective cohort study among young GBTQ men. The sample comprised 570 young GBTQ men 18 to 25 years of age who were HIV negative or unsure of their HIV status. Statistical analyses were conducted through descriptive statistics, multivariable logistic regression, and structural equation modeling techniques. Results: Of 570 participants, 58.9% (n = 308) reported ever contemplating suicide, whereas 14.2% (n = 76) had ever attempted suicide. Controlling for key demographic variables, multivariable logistic regression revealed that experienced homophobia and depression severity were positively associated with a history of suicidal ideation, whereas depression severity and outness were positively associated with a history of suicide attempts. Mediation analyses revealed that depression severity and self-esteem partially accounted for the relationship between experienced homophobia and suicidal ideation, whereas depression severity and outness partially accounted for the relationship with suicide attempts. Conclusions: The prevalence of suicidal ideation and past suicide attempts was found to be high in a sample of young GBTQ men in Singapore. Interventions to address experienced homophobia and discrimination among young GBTQ men are needed urgently in Singapore.

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Daring to speak its name: Perceptions of suicidal ideation among Australian gay men

Olstein

Finn

2021

Journal Community Psychology

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Suicidal ideation is approximately three times more prevalent in gay men than heterosexual men with research tending to focus on causation rather than protective factors. This exploratory study examined how gay men perceived suicidal ideation among members of their own community, and whether the support of gay friends was perceived as protective. Twenty‐three Australian gay men (aged between 18 and 65) participated in the study, with qualitative data obtained through the method of story completion. Constructionist thematic analysis highlighted ways in which a fictitious gay male protagonist with suicidal thoughts was viewed as reluctant to reveal these thoughts. However, when the character did, he was seen to benefit from the compassionate involvement of his gay friend. Additionally, the gay protagonist was perceived as experiencing stressors that heightened his community's minority status. Practically, the findings indicated that gay friends could play an important role in assisting their peers recover from suicidal ideation.

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Predictors of Suicidal Ideation and Attempts among LGBTQ Adolescents: The Roles of Help-seeking Beliefs, Peer Victimization, Depressive Symptoms, and Drug Use

Cited by 72 publications

References 66 publications

Suicide among LGBTQIA+ youth: A review of the treatment literature

Suicide among LGBTQIA+ youth: A review of the treatment literature

Experienced Homophobia and Suicide Among Young Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Men in Singapore: Exploring the Mediating Role of Depression Severity, Self-Esteem, and Outness in the Pink Carpet Y Cohort Study

Daring to speak its name: Perceptions of suicidal ideation among Australian gay men

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