Exploring the role of bridging nodes linking adverse childhood experiences and psychological risk factors in suicidal ideation among MSM.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the interplay between distal adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and proximal psychological risk factors in predicting suicidal ideation among men who have sex with men (MSM) using network analysis. A total of 1138 MSM completed self-reported questionnaires on demographics, ACEs, depression, anxiety, interpersonal needs, and suicidal ideation. We employed Gaussian graphical models to perform a network analysis that mapped the relationships between ACEs and proximal psychological variables and identified bridge nodes. Additionally, suicidal ideation was incorporated to reevaluate the network and explore the association between the identified bridge nodes and suicidal ideation. The results show that approximately 88.3% of participants reported experiencing ACEs, with

SUBMITTER: Xu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11621411 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature