Suicidal Ideation in Hispanic and Mixed-Ancestry AdolescentsPosted in Identity Development/Psychology, Latino Studies, Media Archive, Social Work, United States on 2013-04-16 01:14Z by Steven |
Suicidal Ideation in Hispanic and Mixed-Ancestry Adolescents
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Volume 31, Number 4 (December 2001)
pages 416-427
Rene L. Olvera, Associate Professor of Psychiatry
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio
This survey examined differences in suicidal ideation, depressive symptomatology, acculturation, and coping strategies based on ethnicity. The author gathered data from a self-report questionnaire administered to students in an ethnically diverse middle school (grades 6-8, N = 158). Hispanic (predominantly Mexican American) and mixed-ancestry adolescents displayed significantly higher risk of suicidal ideation compared to Anglo peers, even when socioeconomic status, age, and gender were controlled for. Suicidal ideation was associated with depressive symptoms, family problems, lower levels of acculturation, and various coping strategies. Using multivariate analysis, Hispanic ancestry, depressive symptoms, family problems, and the use of social coping remained in the model.
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