| Abstract [eng] |
Non-heterosexual young adults have higher rates of suicidality compared to their heterosexual peers. This study aims to explore the factors contributing to suicidality among non-heterosexual students through a combination of the Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model of Suicidal Behavior and the Minority Stress Model. The aim of the study is to identify the links between feelings of entrapment, suicidal ideation, discrimination, and social support among non-heterosexual students. The study involved 2,083 participants aged 18–29 (M = 21.66; SD = 2.34), including 432 non-heterosexual students. The study measured suicidal ideation in the past month, in the past year and throughout the lifetime (SIDAS and SBQ-R), feelings of entrapment (The Entrapment Scale), social support (Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale), and discrimination (Perceived Personal Discrimination Scale). The results showed that the intensity of suicidal thoughts is most strongly predicted by feelings of entrapment, while social support is a significant protective factor that has a significant negative predictive effect on feelings of entrapment and is a significant moderator, mitigating the link between feelings of entrapment and the intensity of suicidal thoughts. Experiences of discrimination are a risk factor and strengthen the impact of feelings of entrapment on the intensity of suicidal thoughts. The study may help provide a better understanding of the importance of the social context for suicidality among non-heterosexual individuals, but it is important to take into account the limitations of the study. |
