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Protective Effects of Self‐Esteem and Family Support on Suicide Risk Behaviors among At‐Risk Adolescents
Author(s) -
Sharaf Amira Y.,
Thompson Elaine A.,
Walsh Elaine
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.331
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6171
pISSN - 1073-6077
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2009.00194.x
Subject(s) - self esteem , psychology , family support , psychological intervention , suicide prevention , clinical psychology , social support , multilevel model , human factors and ergonomics , poison control , injury prevention , medicine , psychiatry , medical emergency , social psychology , machine learning , computer science , physical therapy
PROBLEM: If and how family support and self‐esteem might interact to protect against adolescent suicide risk is not well understood. METHODS: Hierarchical multiple regression was used to examine the moderating effect of family support on the relationship between self‐esteem and suicide risk behaviors among potential high school dropouts ( N = 849), using questionnaires and in‐depth assessment interviews. FINDINGS: Family support moderated the impact of self‐esteem on suicide risk; the ameliorating effect of self‐esteem was stronger among adolescents with low versus high family support. CONCLUSIONS: Self‐esteem influences adolescent suicide risk behaviors for youth with low as well as high family support. Interventions designed to strengthen both self‐esteem and support resources are appropriate.