Suicidality among homeless people: Testing the mediating effects of self-efficacy and depression

This cross-sectional study examined the mediating effect of PTSD on suicide ideation and suicide attempt through two mediators, self-efficacy and depression, among homeless adults. We recruited a non-random, purposive sample of 156 homeless adults from seven homeless people shelters in Kansas. SEM r...

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Published inJournal of human behavior in the social environment Vol. 29; no. 7; pp. 922 - 936
Main Authors Kim, Yi Jin, Boyas, Javier F., Lee, Kyoung Hag, Jun, Jung Sim
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 03.10.2019
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Cross-sectional studies
depression
Homeless people
Mental depression
Post traumatic stress disorder
Prevention programs
PTSD
Risk factors
Self destructive behavior
Self-efficacy
Suicidal ideation
Suicide
Suicides & suicide attempts
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Summary:This cross-sectional study examined the mediating effect of PTSD on suicide ideation and suicide attempt through two mediators, self-efficacy and depression, among homeless adults. We recruited a non-random, purposive sample of 156 homeless adults from seven homeless people shelters in Kansas. SEM results suggest that self-efficacy and depression were significant mediators between PTSD and suicide ideation, but not between PTSD and suicide attempt. This study's findings can be used to identify risk factors associated with suicidal behaviors that can be used to design service programs aimed at preventing suicidal ideation and attempt among people who are homeless.
ISSN:1091-1359
1540-3556
DOI:10.1080/10911359.2019.1639579