Perceived Family Support Buffers the Impact of PTSD-Depression Symptoms on Suicidal Ideation in College Students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13664222 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alexis Blessing (0000-0001-8038-1461, The University of Texas at San Antonio, corresponding author), Patricia Russell (Rocky Mountain MIRECC for VA Suicide Prevention, Aurora, CO, USA), Bryann B DeBeer (0000-0002-1076-988X, Rocky Mountain MIRECC for VA Suicide Prevention, Aurora, CO, USA), Sandra B Morissette (0000-0002-9900-636X, The University of Texas at San Antonio) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 128 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 1661-1673 |
| Publication date | 2023-05-22 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00332941231175358 |
| PMID | 37212879 |
| OpenAlex | W4377220338 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 37 |
Students reporting symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are at increased risk for suicidal ideation, putting them at greater risk for suicidal behavior and attempts. Perceived social support is a robust protective factor against the impact of PTSD and depression on suicidal ideation in college students, however different forms of social support (family, friends, significant others) may have greater influence on this association. In the current study, the influence of the different types of perceived social support on the relationship between PTSD-depression symptoms and suicidal ideation in college students were examined. College students ( N = 928; 71% female) were recruited in part of a cross-sectional survey study examining the role of mental health on education functioning. A hierarchical regression indicated that PTSD-depression symptoms (b = .27, p p p = .417) and significant others (b = -.01, p = .301) were not. Perceived family support interacted with PTSD-depression symptoms (b = -.03, p < .05) to weaken the positive influence of symptoms on current suicidal ideation. Perceived family support appears to be the significant component of social support that moderates the relationship between PTSD-depression symptoms and suicidal ideation. Future research should focus on strengthening family support as a potential mechanism to mitigate suicide risk among college students who may be away from their families for the first time
Depression (economics · Family support · Medical emergency · Poison control · Protective factor · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Social support · Suicidal ideation · Suicide prevention · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
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| Citations per year | 1.5 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |