Childhood sexual abuse moderates the mediating pathways connecting cognitive distortions and suicidal ideation among homeless youth.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Qiong Wu ◽  
Natasha Slesnick
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Childhood Sexual Abuse ◽  
Homeless Youth ◽  
Cognitive Distortions ◽  
Mediating Pathways

Intimate Partner Sexual Coercion Mediates the Childhood Sexual Abuse–Suicidal Ideation Link Among African American Women

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorian A. Lamis ◽  
Courtenay E. Cavanaugh ◽  
Maria H. Anastasiades ◽  
Amanda Garcia-Williams ◽  
Claudine Anderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
African American ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Childhood Sexual Abuse ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Sexual Coercion ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
American Women

Suicide is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women. Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and intimate partner violence are significant risk factors for suicidal ideation among women. The purpose of this study was to examine the interrelationships among these three constructs and test if intimate partner sexual coercion may explain the CSA–suicidal ideation link. African American women ( N = 141) completed an assessment of childhood trauma, intimate partner sexual coercion, and suicide ideation. A significant positive correlation was found between CSA and sexual coercion, between CSA and suicidal ideation, and between sexual coercion and suicidal ideation. Also, intimate partner sexual coercion was found to mediate the relationship between CSA and suicidal ideation when controlling for covariates such as spiritual well-being, self-esteem, and barriers to services. The association between CSA and suicidal ideation may be explained by sexual revictimization in the context of an intimate relationship among African American women. Clinically, practitioners should engage in regular screening for suicide ideation among African American women who have experienced CSA and intimate partner sexual coercion.

scholarly journals The Mediating Role Of Motivations For Sex In The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse And Sexual Health Outcomes Among Homeless Youth In Canada

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle R. Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Childhood Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Homeless Youth ◽  
Sex Trading ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
First Intercourse ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA), which is disproportionately common among homeless youth, is associated with adverse sexual health outcomes. However, there is a lack of data as to how CSA is related to adverse sexual health outcomes among homeless youth. The current study examined motivations for sex as mediators in the relationships between CSA and 1)sexual risk behaviours and 2)sexual functioning among homeless youth. 179 youth (ages 16-21) completed measures examining CSA, motivations for sex, and sexual health outcomes. CSA was associated with earlier age of first intercourse among females and involvement in sex trading among males. CSA was also associated with motivations to have sex for partner approval and coping. Sex for partner approval mediated the relationship between CSA and age of first intercourse among females. This study highlights the importance of targeting motivations in the reduction of adverse sexual health outcomes among homeless youth in Canada.

Vulnerability and resiliency to suicidal behaviours in young people

2002 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. FERGUSSON ◽  
A. L. BEAUTRAIS ◽  
L. J. HORWOOD
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Family History ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Childhood Sexual Abuse ◽  
Young People ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
History Of ◽  
Peer Affiliations

Background. We aimed to examine factors that influence vulnerability/resiliency of depressed young people to suicidal ideation and suicide attempt.Method. Data were gathered during a 21-year longitudinal study of a birth cohort of 1265 New Zealand young people. Measures included: suicide attempt; suicidal ideation; major depression; childhood, family, individual and peer factors.Results. Young people who developed major depression had increased rates of suicidal ideation (OR=5·4; 95% CI 4·5–6·6) and suicide attempt (OR=12·1; 95% CI 7·9–18·5). However, the majority of depressed young people did not develop suicidal ideation or make suicide attempts, suggesting that additional factors influence vulnerability or resiliency to suicidal responses. Factors influencing resiliency/vulnerability to suicidal responses included: family history of suicide; childhood sexual abuse; neuroticism; novelty seeking; self-esteem; peer affiliations; and school achievement. These factors operated in the same way to influence vulnerability/resiliency among those depressed and those not depressed.Conclusions. Vulnerability/resiliency to suicidal responses among those depressed (and those not depressed) is influenced by an accumulation of factors including: family history of suicide, childhood sexual abuse, personality factors, peer affiliations and school success. Positive configurations of these factors confer increased resiliency, whereas negative configurations increase vulnerability.

scholarly journals Childhood Sexual Abuse Associated With Dating Partner Violence and Suicidal Ideation in a Representative Household Sample in Hong Kong

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 1763-1784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ko Ling Chan ◽  
Elsie Yan ◽  
Douglas A. Brownridge ◽  
Agnes Tiwari ◽  
Daniel Y. T. Fong
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Childhood Sexual Abuse ◽  
Partner Violence

scholarly journals The Mediating Role Of Motivations For Sex In The Relationship Between Childhood Sexual Abuse And Sexual Health Outcomes Among Homeless Youth In Canada

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle R. Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Childhood Sexual Abuse ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Homeless Youth ◽  
Sex Trading ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
First Intercourse ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA), which is disproportionately common among homeless youth, is associated with adverse sexual health outcomes. However, there is a lack of data as to how CSA is related to adverse sexual health outcomes among homeless youth. The current study examined motivations for sex as mediators in the relationships between CSA and 1)sexual risk behaviours and 2)sexual functioning among homeless youth. 179 youth (ages 16-21) completed measures examining CSA, motivations for sex, and sexual health outcomes. CSA was associated with earlier age of first intercourse among females and involvement in sex trading among males. CSA was also associated with motivations to have sex for partner approval and coping. Sex for partner approval mediated the relationship between CSA and age of first intercourse among females. This study highlights the importance of targeting motivations in the reduction of adverse sexual health outcomes among homeless youth in Canada.

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