Suicidality in the Deep South: risks for adolescent Mississippians
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research
ISSN: 1759-6599
Article publication date: 11 January 2016
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to better understand suicidality among adolescent Mississippians.
Design/methodology/approach
Mississippi-specific data were obtained from an existing national health data set and utilized for two hierarchal linear regressions.
Findings
Highest risk for adolescent suicidality is for females with poor body image and a history of traumatic experiences.
Research limitations/implications
This study demonstrates the need for further research into unique suicide risk factors for adolescents in Mississippi. Causality cannot be inferred due to the correlational nature of this study, and direct comparison of the findings to adolescents from other states cannot be made.
Originality/value
This exploratory study employed a holistic, inclusive approach toward better identifying adolescent Mississippians most at-risk for suicidality; findings lead to future, targeted research efforts for better understanding specific suicide risk factors in this population.
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Acknowledgements
Funding for this study was provided by the Department of Health and Human Services/Center for Disease Control and Prevention/My Brother’s Keeper Inc.
Citation
Mandracchia, J., To, Y. and Pichette, S. (2016), "Suicidality in the Deep South: risks for adolescent Mississippians", Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 61-70. https://doi.org/10.1108/JACPR-10-2014-0141
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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