Relationship between interpersonal violence victimization and suicide risk in Indian college students: Does prior exposure to interpersonal violence also matter?

Abstract

We examined interpersonal violence victimization and prior interpersonal violence exposure as predictors of suicide risk, namely, suicide ideation and suicide attempt, in a sample of 207 Indian college students. Results of regression analyses indicated that interpersonal violence victimization, but not prior interpersonal violence exposure, was a unique predictor of suicide risk, independent of age and sex. Finally, we found support for a significant Interpersonal Violence Victimization × Past Interpersonal Violence Exposure interaction effect consistent with the notion that the association between interpersonal violence victimization and suicide risk is potentiated by the presence of prior interpersonal violence exposure among Indian students.

Generating a Moderated Mediation Model of Positive Outcome Expectancy and Aggression

“…Aggression refers to harmful behavioral responses or tendencies driven by the intention to cause harm [ 1 ], and it is regarded as a significant public health issue [ 2 ]. The occurrence of aggressive behaviors is pervasive among college students, and it may be associated with problems such as depression and suicidal inclination [ 2 , 3 ]. Gaining a deep understanding of the psychological mechanisms that foster aggression in college students is essential to implementing specific prevention and intervention measures.…”