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Van Gaasbeek EK, Tassé MJ. Constructing a preliminary model of school belonging for students with intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2023:17446295231164438. [PMID: 37060351 DOI: 10.1177/17446295231164438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The construct of belonging has been studied in many marginalised student groups yet has been understudied among students with intellectual disability. The present study used a large dataset from the United States to quantitatively investigate the construct of belonging among 7th to 12th grade students with the educational classification of "intellectual disability" (n = 670) who responded to a set of questions related to belonging in a nationally representative survey. The purpose of the study was twofold: (1) to identify the latent factors of belonging among students with intellectual disability to create a preliminary model and (2) use the preliminary model to compare belonging among students with intellectual disability with different demographic factors (e.g., race, sex, English proficiency). Exploratory factor analysis revealed a four-factor model of belonging and confirmatory factor analysis suggested the model was a good fit for the data, χ2 = 622.81, p < .001, RMSEA = .049, CFI = 0.879, TLI = 0.868. The study has implications for future avenues of research, including measurement development, exploring the developmental pathway of belonging, and the consequences of not belonging.
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- Nisonger Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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Boone S, Schuler KR, Basu N, Smith PN. College extracurricular involvement as a suicide prevention and wellness promotion strategy: Exploring the roles of social support and meaning. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2023; 71:677-685. [PMID: 33847228 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2021.1904952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Increased demands during the transition into college can negatively impact students' physical and mental wellness, and increase risk of suicide. A supportive campus culture that promotes social connectedness and meaningful engagement may amplify wellness and prevent suicide. This study explored whether involvement in extracurricular activities was associated with wellness and suicide ideation and non-fatal suicidal behavior through perceived social support and meaningfulness. METHOD Undergraduate students (N = 583) recruited from a southeastern university completed a survey of self-report measures. Two parallel mediation models were tested utilizing Hayes PROCESS macro for SPSS. RESULTS Perceived social support fully mediated the relationship between extracurricular activity involvement and wellness, β = 0.06, 95%CI [0.03, 0.10], but not suicide ideation and non-fatal suicidal behavior. Meaningfulness was not associated with wellness or suicide ideation and non-fatal suicidal behavior. CONCLUSION Increased stress is a natural and expected component of university life. ECA involvement may impact college wellness by promoting social support.
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- Shannon Boone
- North Florida/South Georgia Veterans' Health System, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA
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Meng F, Zhu X, Gao Q, Li X, Chen J, Sa Q. Integrating the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide Into the Relations Between Cyber-Victimization and Suicidality Among Adolescents: A Short-Term Prospective Study. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2023; 38:NP981-NP1006. [PMID: 35438527 PMCID: PMC9709550 DOI: 10.1177/08862605221086638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The relation between cyber-victimization and suicidality among adolescents has been well documented; however, the mechanisms underlying this association have not been well investigated. Drawing upon the interpersonal theory of suicide, this study aimed to examine the mediating mechanisms (i.e., thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness) underlying longitudinal, bidirectional relations between cyber-victimization and suicidal ideation/attempts among adolescents and explore gender differences in the mechanisms. Participants were 497 Chinese adolescents (46.1% male; Mage = 13.28, SD = .66), who completed the assessment of cyber-victimization, thwarted belongingness, and perceived burdensomeness, suicidal ideation/attempts at three-time points. The time interval between each two assessments is two weeks. Results showed the reciprocal relations between cyber-victimization and thwarted belongingness/perceived burdensomeness, between thwarted belongingness and suicidal ideation/suicide attempts, and between perceived burdensomeness and suicide attempts. Longitudinal mediation analyses indicated that Time 2 thwarted belongingness mediated the relation between Time 1 cyber-victimization and Time 3 suicidal ideation/suicide attempts. Besides, the reverse pathway from Time 1 suicidal ideation to Time 3 cyber-victimization was also mediated by Time 2 thwarted belongingness, but it was only significant in females, as suggested by multiple-group analyses. According to the aforementioned results, the interpersonal theory of suicide provides a useful framework for understanding relations between cyber-victimization and suicidality. Findings suggest that intervention targeted at improving the need to belong may help reduce suicide risk and lower cyber-victimization. Anti-cyber-victimization should be integrated into suicide intervention and prevention programs, and gender differences should be taken into account in order to enhance the program's effectiveness.
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- Fanchen Meng
- Academy of Psychology and Behavior,
Tianjin
Normal University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Psychology,
University
of Edinburgh, Edinburgh,UK
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- School of Psychology,
South China
Normal University, Guangzhou,
China
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- Department of Applied Social
Sciences, The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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- Clinical Operation Department,
TenNor
Therapeutics, Suzhou, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mental
Health, Institute of
Psychology, Beijing, China
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LaForge-MacKenzie K, Tombeau Cost K, Tsujimoto KC, Crosbie J, Charach A, Anagnostou E, Birken CS, Monga S, Kelley E, Burton CL, Nicolson R, Georgiades S, Korczak DJ. Participating in extracurricular activities and school sports during the COVID-19 pandemic: Associations with child and youth mental health. Front Sports Act Living 2022; 4:936041. [PMID: 36105001 PMCID: PMC9464933 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2022.936041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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In Ontario, Canada, school extracurricular activities and sports were modified or canceled for a prolonged period due to public health restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study aims to examine the association of changes to extracurricular and sport participation and child and youth mental health. Data were collected on child and youth mental health symptoms (n = 908) and participation in extracurricular activities and sports in the 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 academic years. Results indicated that pre-COVID (2019–2020) participation in either extracurricular activities or sports was associated with reduced anxiety, inattention, and hyperactivity during the pandemic (β range −0.08 to −0.11, p < 0.05). Participation in either extracurricular activities or sports during-COVID (2020–2021) was associated with lower depressive symptoms (β range −0.09 to −0.10, p < 0.05). Findings suggest that participation in extracurricular activities and/or school sports both before or during the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with better mental health outcomes in children and youth. Implications of this work consider future situations where restrictions on extracurricular and sport participation are reinstated and the impact of child and youth mental health.
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- Kaitlyn LaForge-MacKenzie
- Department of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Holland Bloorview Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Division of Paediatric Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Science, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- *Correspondence: Daphne J. Korczak
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Janke S. Give me freedom or see my motivation decline: Basic psychological needs and the development of students' learning goal orientation. LEARNING AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lindif.2022.102158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Suicide is a preventable health problem. Multiple definitions and inconsistent use of the term suicidality can result in failure to properly recognize suicide risk and behavior and confuses suicide research. Clarification of the suicidality concept is needed to facilitate the care for individuals at risk for suicide. Using Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method, this analysis describes the breadth and scope of the suicidality concept. Findings indicate suicidality covers a spectrum of suicidal risk and levels of emotional suffering and intent. The analysis does not draw definite conclusions, but outlines a direction for further research.
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- Tamara Pike Keefner
- Nursing, South Dakota State University - College of Nursing, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
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- Graduate Nursing, South Dakota State University - College of Nursing, Brookings, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
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Lew B, Kõlves K, Osman A, Abu Talib M, Ibrahim N, Siau CS, Chan CMH. Suicidality among Chinese college students: A cross-sectional study across seven provinces. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0237329. [PMID: 32822365 PMCID: PMC7444487 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although the suicide rate in China has decreased over the past 20 years, there have been reports that the younger age group has been experiencing an increased incidence of completed suicide. Given that undergraduate groups are at higher risks of suicidality, it is important to monitor and screen for risk factors for suicidal ideation and behaviors to ensure their well-being. OBJECTIVE To examine the risk and protective factors contributing to suicidality among undergraduate college students in seven provinces in China. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 13,387 college students from seven universities in Ningxia, Shandong, Shanghai, Jilin, Qinghai, Shaanxi, and Xinjiang. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires. RESULTS Higher scores in the psychological strain, depression, anxiety, stress, and psychache (psychological risk factors for suicidality) and lower scores in self-esteem and purpose in life (psychological protective factors against suicidality) were associated with increased suicidality among undergraduate students in China. Demographic factors which were associated with higher risks of suicidality were female gender, younger age, bad academic results, were an only child, non-participation in school associations, and had an urban household registration. Perceived good health was protective against suicidality. CONCLUSIONS Knowing the common risk and protective factors for suicidality among Chinese undergraduate students is useful in developing interventions targeted at this population and to guide public health policies on suicide in China.
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- Bob Lew
- Department of Social Psychology, Faculty of Human Ecology, Putra University of Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas United States of America
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- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Putra University of Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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How Is the Presence of Company Related to Thwarted Belongingness in Real Time? Taking a Closer Look at the Conceptualization of the Construct of the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17134873. [PMID: 32640690 PMCID: PMC7369847 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17134873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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(1) Background: The role of thwarted belongingness (TB) in predicting suicidal ideation, as originally assumed by the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, is repeatedly challenged by empirical findings. This could be due to an inadequate conceptualization of the construct of TB that is assumed to be influenced by intrapersonal and interpersonal factors. (2) Methods: We examined the associations of TB with intrapersonal variables related to depression, and with interpersonal variables related to an individual’s actual social environment. We analyzed data from an ecological momentary assessment study in psychiatric inpatients with depressive disorders. N = 73 participants rated momentary TB, depressive affect and status of company up to 10 times per day, over a period of six days, on smartphones. (3) Results: TB was lower when assessed while participants were in company compared to when they were alone, and the more desired the company was, the less TB was experienced. Individuals who had a partnership experienced less momentary TB. Furthermore, higher levels of momentary depressive affect, as well as more stable levels of depression, were related to higher levels of TB, and the relation between the presence of company and TB was weaker for more depressed persons. (4) Conclusions: Our findings can be seen as evidence that both intrapersonal and interpersonal factors relate to TB, and thus support the conceptualization of TB as proposed by the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide.
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Lee K. Social support and self-esteem on the association between stressful life events and mental health outcomes among college students. SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE 2020; 59:387-407. [PMID: 32538324 DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2020.1772443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The purpose of this research is to determine whether social support (informal and formal) and self-esteem can moderate the associations between life stress and mental health among college students. The research questions for the study are as follows: i) Does life stress affect mental health among college students? ii) Do social support (informal and formal) and self-esteem predict this association? iii) What are the characteristics of students predicting life stress, social support and self-esteem? Using a survey design (n = 184), respondents were asked about stressful life events, formal and informal social support, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and baseline characteristics (age, sexual orientation, post graduate status, family size, income, employment status, participation in activities at school, and previous mental health diagnoses). Regression analysis found that students who experienced more stressful life events reported higher depression and anxiety. Informal social support and self-esteem significantly enhanced positive mental health. However, formal social support was not found to impact students' mental health. Younger students tend to have lower self-esteem and higher mental health problems. Students who worked part-time and participated in extra curriculum activities used more forma social services. Students who had previous mental health diagnoses had higher mental health problems.
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- Kyunghee Lee
- School of Social Work, Michigan State University , East Lansing, United States
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