APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Extracurricular Involvement and Sexual Orientation Moderate the Cybervictimization-Suicidal Ideation Link

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Developmental

  • Leanna Closson
    Saint Mary's University
  • Victoria Patterson
    Saint Mary's University
  • Marc Patry
    Saint Mary's University

Abstract

This study examined sexual orientation and extracurricular involvement as moderators in the link between cybervictimization and suicidal ideation among university students. Extracurricular involvement in university served a protective function against suicidal ideation among cybervictimized sexual majority youth. However, extracurricular involvement operated as a vulnerability factor among cybervictimized sexual minority youth.

Sexuality/Sexual Behavior

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