TY - JOUR
T1 - The Influence of School Bullying and Violence Victimization on Suicidal Ideation Among Urban Minority Adolescents
AU - Kelly, Sarah
AU - Lardier, David T.
AU - Napoli, Danielle
AU - Verdezoto, Carolina
AU - Reid, Robert
AU - Garcia-Reid, Pauline
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - Background: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), death by suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth aged 14 to 19. Suicidal behavior (suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempts) has significantly increased among female and male Hispanic and Black populations in the past few years. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine if exposure to bullying and violence influenced adolescent suicidal thoughts. Method: Youth were asked to complete questions from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey focused on suicidal ideation, bullying exposure, and exposure to fights in the community. They were also asked to complete the 10-item Kessler psychological distress scale. Results: A total of 2,118 students participated in this study. Suicidal ideations was positively correlated with bullying exposure, exposure to fights, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Bullying exposure, exposure to fights in the community and symptoms associated with depression and anxiety increased odds of suicidal ideations. Perceived social support and family support lowered the odds of suicidal ideations. Conclusion: Bullying and violence at school can influence mental health outcomes among youth. As healthcare providers, it is imperative to identify youth and implement culturally sensitive interventions to improve and enhance their home, community, and school environments.
AB - Background: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), death by suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth aged 14 to 19. Suicidal behavior (suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempts) has significantly increased among female and male Hispanic and Black populations in the past few years. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine if exposure to bullying and violence influenced adolescent suicidal thoughts. Method: Youth were asked to complete questions from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey focused on suicidal ideation, bullying exposure, and exposure to fights in the community. They were also asked to complete the 10-item Kessler psychological distress scale. Results: A total of 2,118 students participated in this study. Suicidal ideations was positively correlated with bullying exposure, exposure to fights, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Bullying exposure, exposure to fights in the community and symptoms associated with depression and anxiety increased odds of suicidal ideations. Perceived social support and family support lowered the odds of suicidal ideations. Conclusion: Bullying and violence at school can influence mental health outcomes among youth. As healthcare providers, it is imperative to identify youth and implement culturally sensitive interventions to improve and enhance their home, community, and school environments.
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U2 - 10.1080/01612840.2024.2430391
DO - 10.1080/01612840.2024.2430391
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85214396027
SN - 0161-2840
JO - Issues in Mental Health Nursing
JF - Issues in Mental Health Nursing
ER -