Life adversities and suicidal behavior in young individuals: a systematic review

Serafini, Gianluca; Muzio, Caterina; Piccinini, Giulia; Flouri, Eirini; Ferrigno, Gabriella; Pompili, Maurizio; Girardi, Paolo; Amore, Mario

doi:10.1007/s00787-015-0760-y

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“…In addition, as in the original scale, the existence of a high relationship between cyber-victimization and depressive symptomatology can be observed. This result supports the large number of studies that show the negative consequences of victimization on the wellbeing and adjustment of the victim (Garaigordobil 2017;Navarro et al 2018;Serafini et al 2015;Yubero et al 2017). In this victimization situation, the family plays an essential role in helping their child to get out of this situation (Garaigordobil and Machimbarrena 2017;Navarro et al 2015;Nocentini et al 2018).…”

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“…In addition, unlike traditional victimization, parents frequently do not know about the victimization experienced by their child, which increases the victim's feeling of loneliness Nocentini et al 2018). Thus, authors such as Thompson et al (2012) suggest that the accumulation of adverse life events (cumulative lifetime adversities) in adolescence is closely related to suicidal ideation (see Serafini et al 2015).…”

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Psychometric Properties of the CYBVICS Cyber-Victimization Scale and Its Relationship with Psychosocial Variables

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The main goal of the present study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the revised version of the Adolescent Cyber-Victimization Scale (CYBVICS). This scale is composed of 18 items that assess direct and indirect cyber-victimization. Two subsamples participated in the present study. Sample 1 included 1318 adolescents (47.4% boys) from 12 to 16 years old (M = 13.89, SD = 1.32). Sample 2 was composed of 1188 adolescents (51.5% girls) from 12 to 16 years old (M = 14.19, SD = 1.80). First, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted on sample 1. Results yielded a bifactor structure: direct cyber-victimization and indirect cyber-victimization. To confirm the structure of the CYBVICS, we selected sample 2 to perform confirmatory factor analysis and test its convergent validity with theoretically related measures. The results supported the reliability and validity of the two-factor model. In addition, measurement invariance was established. Related to convergent validity, positive correlations between cyber-victimization and peer victimization, depressive symptoms, and offensive communication with the mother and the father were found. Moreover, negative correlations were found between cyber-victimization and open communication with the mother and the father and family self-esteem.

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Psychometric Properties of the CYBVICS Cyber-Victimization Scale and Its Relationship with Psychosocial Variables

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“…8,86 More specifically, youth who feel connected and committed to school are at a lower risk of harming others through dating violence, 29,76 youth violence, 20,82,87–89 sexual violence, 28 and bullying, 72 and are at lower risk for suicide, 89,90 and strong family support and connectedness can be protective against perpetration of child abuse and neglect, 91–93 teen dating violence, 29 youth violence, 8,94,95 bullying, 96 and suicide. 65,97–100 Also, youths’ association with prosocial peers has been shown to be protective against perpetration of teen dating violence, 101 youth violence, 20 bullying, 81 and suicide. 102 …”

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Connecting the Dots: State Health Department Approaches to Addressing Shared Risk and Protective Factors Across Multiple Forms of Violence

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Myers

Kuehl

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Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

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Violence takes many forms, including intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child abuse and neglect, bullying, suicidal behavior, and elder abuse and neglect. These forms of violence are interconnected and often share the same root causes. They can also co-occur together in families and communities and can happen at the same time or at different stages of life. Often, due to a variety of factors, separate, “siloed” approaches are used to address each form of violence. However, understanding and implementing approaches that prevent and address the overlapping root causes of violence (risk factors) and promote factors that increase the resilience of people and communities (protective factors) can help practitioners more effectively and efficiently use limited resources to prevent multiple forms of violence and save lives. This article presents approaches used by 2 state health departments, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, to integrate a shared risk and protective factor approach into their violence prevention work and identifies key lessons learned that may serve to inform crosscutting violence prevention efforts in other states.

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“…Moreover, although various studies have shown the impact of self-blame and shame on the symptomatology of CSA victims, more precisely on PTSD and depressive symptoms, we know little about their impact on suicidal ideation and attempts. According to a recent review, sexual abuse is the adverse life event most consistently and strongly associated with suicide among young people aged 10-25 years (Serafini et al, 2015). Suicide is the first worldwide cause of death among adolescent girls aged 15-19 years (Patton et al, 2009).…”

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Suicidal Ideation Among Sexually Abused Adolescent Girls: The Mediating Role of Shame

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Cossette

Hébert

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Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

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Sexual abuse is associated with a host of negative repercussions in adolescence. Yet, the possible mechanisms linking sexual abuse and negative outcomes are understudied. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among self-blame, shame, coping strategies, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation. The sample included 147 sexually abused adolescent girls between 14 and 18 years of age. A total of 66% of girls reached clinical score for PTSD and 53% reached clinical score for depressive symptoms. Close to half (46%) reported suicidal thoughts in the past three months. Shame was found to partially mediate the relationship between self-blame and PTSD. Shame and depressive symptoms were also found to partially mediate the relationship between self-blame and suicidal ideation. Results suggest that shame is a crucial target in interventions designed for sexually abused adolescent girls. KeywordsChild sexual abuse; attributions; stigma; coping strategies; depression; self-blame The consequences associated with child sexual abuse (CSA) have been studied for more than three decades now. The bulk of studies have shown more depressive symptoms, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal ideation (Hillberg, Hamilton-Giachritsis, & Dixon, 2011;Maniglio, 2009;Paolucci, Genuis, & Violato, 2001) among CSA victims than among the general population, especially during adolescence (Kendall-Tackett, Williams, & Finkelhor, 1993;Tyler, 2002). A recent review revealed a significant association between CSA and suicidal ideation or attempts in 49 out of 52 studies conducted with adolescents (Miller, Esposito-Smythers, Weismoore, & Renshaw, 2013). The risk for CSA increases substantially in late adolescence for girls with 36.8% of CSA occurring between their 15th and 17th birthday (Finkelhor, Shattuck, Turner, & Hamby, 2014 CIHR Author Manuscript CIHR Author Manuscript CIHR Author ManuscriptAccording to Whiffen and MacIntosh (2005), now that the association between CSA and emotional distress has been documented, research should focus on identifying the underlying mechanisms involved in this link. In their review of the literature, shame, selfblame, and avoidance coping strategies were identified as crucial factors related to a heightened risk of emotional distress among victims of CSA. Yet, few studies have explored the impact of these factors on outcomes in sexually abused adolescents. The aim of the present study was to further investigate self-blame, shame, and coping strategies among sexually abused adolescent girls and their impact on PTSD, depression, and suicidal ideation by testing a mediational model. Self-blame and shameThe Traumagenic Dynamic of Stigmatization model proposed by Finkelhor and Browne (1985) was the first to emphasize the role of shame and self-blame in the symptomatology of sexually abused youth. According to these authors, the negative connotations surrounding sexual abuse (taboo, shame, guilt, blaming the victim) are communicated to th...

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Life adversities and suicidal behavior in young individuals: a systematic review

Cited by 160 publications

References 67 publications

Psychometric Properties of the CYBVICS Cyber-Victimization Scale and Its Relationship with Psychosocial Variables

Psychometric Properties of the CYBVICS Cyber-Victimization Scale and Its Relationship with Psychosocial Variables

Connecting the Dots: State Health Department Approaches to Addressing Shared Risk and Protective Factors Across Multiple Forms of Violence

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Suicidal Ideation Among Sexually Abused Adolescent Girls: The Mediating Role of Shame

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