Sleep disturbance and social reward processing as characteristics linking minority victimization and suicidal ideation in youth.

ABSTRACT: Adolescence is characterized by heightened sleep disturbances (e.g., poor sleep quality and irregular/insufficient sleep) and sensitivity to social feedback that may exacerbate suicidal ideation (SI). Victimization experiences (e.g., bullying, humiliation) can contribute to sleep disturbances and SI, particularly among minoritized youth (e.g., sexual/gender, racial/ethnic minorities). However, sensitivity to social reward, despite social challenges, may buffer against the effects of victimization on sleep and SI. In a diverse sample of youth at varying suicide risk, we examined sleep disturbance as a mediator of victimization and SI, and if neural response to social reward moderated the link between victimization and sleep disturbance. Ninety eight youth (14-22 years old; 50% sexual and/or

SUBMITTER: Seah THS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11747665 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature