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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence 5/2010

01-05-2010 | Empirical Research

The Relative Influence of Different Domains of Social Connectedness on Self-Directed Violence in Adolescence

Auteurs: Jennifer W. Kaminski, Richard W. Puddy, Diane M. Hall, Sandra Y. Cashman, Alexander E. Crosby, LaVonne A. G. Ortega

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence | Uitgave 5/2010

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Abstract

Previous research has linked greater social connectedness with a lowered risk of self-directed violence among adolescents. However, few studies have analyzed the comparative strength of different domains of connectedness (e.g., family, peers and school) to determine where limited resources might best be focused. Data to address that gap were taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Student Health and Safety Survey, administered to 4,131 7th–12th graders (51.5% female; 43.8% Hispanic; 22.6% African American or Black). Logistic regressions (controlling for age, gender, race/ethnicity, family structure, academic performance, and depressive symptoms) suggest that family connectedness was a stronger predictor than connectedness to peers, school, or adults at school for non-suicidal self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide plans, and non-fatal suicidal behavior. In some analyses, peer connectedness was unexpectedly a risk factor. Results have implications for prevention of suicide in adolescence, especially in the context of the current trend towards school-based prevention programs.
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Metagegevens
Titel
The Relative Influence of Different Domains of Social Connectedness on Self-Directed Violence in Adolescence
Auteurs
Jennifer W. Kaminski
Richard W. Puddy
Diane M. Hall
Sandra Y. Cashman
Alexander E. Crosby
LaVonne A. G. Ortega
Publicatiedatum
01-05-2010
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Youth and Adolescence / Uitgave 5/2010
Print ISSN: 0047-2891
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-6601
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-009-9472-2

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