J Gay Lesbian Ment Health. 2021;25(4):383-393. doi: 10.1080/19359705.2021.1876804. Epub 2021 Feb 22.
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Adolescent suicidal ideation (SI) and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) are associated with depression, but few studies adequately represent sexual minorities.
METHODS: This study investigated whether the association between SI/NSSI and depression varies by sexual orientation. SI, NSSI, sexual orientation, and depressive symptoms were measured in a community sample of adolescent girls (n =1,803).
RESULTS: Sexual identity and depression accounted for unique risk for SI and NSSI in logistic regressions. Sexual orientation moderated the association between depression and NSSI.
CONCLUSION: Results indicate that depression is a less specific predictor of NSSI among sexual minority adolescents compared to their heterosexual peers and indicate a need for future research to delineate what psychosocial factors better account for NSSI risk.
PMID:39449831 | PMC:PMC11500813 | DOI:10.1080/19359705.2021.1876804
