Suicide and Friendships Among American Adolescents

Bearman, Peter Shawn; Moody, James

doi:10.2105/ajph.94.1.89

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“…Representing "the potential strength of normative pressures toward conformity" (Marsden, 1987, p. 124), network density is often treated as an indicator of the extent to which individuals identify with those around them (Brown, 1990;Hansell and Karweit, 1983). It has been found to be related to a number of outcomes, including subjective feelings of well-being (Fischer, 1982a; see also Bearman and Moody, 2004) and students' academic achievement (Gonzalez, 2007), each exemplifying the notion of network closure as an important source of social capital (Simmel, 1955(Simmel, [1922; Coleman, 1988).…”

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Tastes, ties, and time: A new social network dataset using Facebook.com

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a b s t r a c tScholars have long recognized the potential of Internet-based communication technologies for improving network research-potential that, to date, remains largely underexploited. In the first half of this paper, we introduce a new public dataset based on manipulations and embellishments of a popular social network site, Facebook.com. We emphasize five distinctive features of this dataset and highlight its advantages and limitations vis-à-vis other kinds of network data. In the second half of this paper, we present descriptive findings from our first wave of data. Subgroups defined by gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status are characterized by distinct network behaviors, and students sharing social relationships as well as demographic traits tend to share a significant number of cultural preferences. These findings exemplify the scientific and pedagogical potential of this new network resource and provide a starting point for future analyses.

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Section: Social Structurementioning

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Tastes, ties, and time: A new social network dataset using Facebook.com

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“…Girls who lack a cohesive friendship network experience lower self-esteem and higher rates of depression and suicide (Bearman & Moody, 2004;Hazler & Mellin, 2004). Relational aggression, or emotional and discreet bullying, among girls' friendship groups has been shown to interfere with the development of self-esteem and the ability to experience intimate relationships (Prinstein, Boergers, & Vernberg, 2001).…”

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Moving ahead: Five essential elements for working effectively with girls

Matthews

Hubbard

2008

Journal of Criminal Justice

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“…Previous research focusing upon the role of social factors in suicidal ideation and behaviour has emphasised the impact of characteristics of family relationships, such as the perceived level of family support (e.g., Diamond et al, 2010;Hoagwood et al, 2010) and family conflict (e.g, Legleye al., 2010;Xing et al, 2010). Characteristics of wider social networks have also been implicated in the formation of suicidal ideation, such as social isolation (e.g., Bearman & Moody, 2004) and peer integration amongst adolescents (e.g., Connor & Rueter, 2006).…”

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A qualitative investigation into the relationships between social factors and suicidal thoughts and acts experienced by people with a bipolar disorder diagnosis

Owen

Gooding

Dempsey

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Journal of Affective Disorders

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This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting galley proof before it is published in its final citable form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. AbstractBackground: The prevalence rate of completed suicide in bipolar disorder is estimated to be as high as 19%. Social factors or influences, such as stigmatisation and family conflict, contribute to the development of suicidal ideation in clinical and non-clinical populations. Yet, there is a lack of studies examining suicidality from a psychosocial perspective in people who experience bipolar disorder.Method: Semi-structured interviews were used to collect qualitative data from 20 participants with bipolar disorder. The interview focused on the effects of social factors upon participants" experiences of suicidality (suicidal thoughts, feelings or behaviours). A thematic analysis was used to understand the data.Results: Social or interpersonal factors which participants identified as protective against suicidality included, 'the impact of suicide on others' and, 'reflecting on positive social experiences'. Social factors which triggered suicidal thoughts included, 'negative social experiences' and, 'not being understood or acknowledged'. Social factors which worsened suicidal thoughts or facilitated suicidal behaviour were, 'feeling burdensome," and 'reinforcing negative self-appraisals'.Limitations: Some participants had not experienced suicidal thoughts for many years and were recalling experiences which had taken place over ten years ago. The accuracy and reliability of these memories must therefore be taken into consideration when interpreting the results. Conclusions:The themes help to enhance current understanding of the ways in which social factors affect suicidality in people who experience bipolar disorder. These results highlight the importance of considering the social context in which suicidality is experienced and incorporating strategies to buffer against the effects of negative social experiences in psychological interventions which target suicide risk in bipolar disorder.

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Suicide and Friendships Among American Adolescents

Abstract: The friendship environment affects suicidality for both boys and girls. Female adolescents' suicidal thoughts are significantly increased by social isolation and friendship patterns in which friends were not friends with each other.

Cited by 615 publications

References 25 publications

Tastes, ties, and time: A new social network dataset using Facebook.com

Tastes, ties, and time: A new social network dataset using Facebook.com

Moving ahead: Five essential elements for working effectively with girls

A qualitative investigation into the relationships between social factors and suicidal thoughts and acts experienced by people with a bipolar disorder diagnosis

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