Parental support in adolescence: A potential moderator of the relationship between racial discrimination and adult suicidality.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

It is critical to understand supportive factors that may help mitigate the negative effects of racial discrimination on mental health. Supportive family environments positively impact adolescent health, yet less is known about the impact of family support on adult health outcomes as a consequence of experiences of racial discrimination. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate parental support in adolescence as a potential moderator of the relationship between racial discrimination and mental health, specifically stress and suicidality, in adulthood.

Study design

Secondary data analysis.

Methods

We performed a secondary data analysis using data from waves I (grades 7-12), IV (ages 24-32), and V (ages 32-42) of the National Longitudinal Study of A

SUBMITTER: Guerrero N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11602336 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature