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A Longitudinal Examination Of Social Connectedness And Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors Among Adolescents, John F. Gunn, Sara Goldstein, Constance Gager
A Longitudinal Examination Of Social Connectedness And Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors Among Adolescents, John F. Gunn, Sara Goldstein, Constance Gager
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Background: This study examines the relationship between three different types of social connectivity and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Methods: Using the Add Health dataset, three domains of social connection were explored: parental connection, school connection, and social integration. Logistic regression was used to examine whether changes over time in connectedness predicted suicidal thoughts and behavior. Results: Youth whose difference scores on social integration and parental connectedness increased were less likely to experience suicidal ideation. Increases in difference scores for perceived school connectedness protected youth who reported ideation from engaging in a suicide attempt. Conclusions: Perceptions of social connection are key …