APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Extracurricular Involvement and Sexual Orientation Moderate the Cybervictimization-Suicidal Ideation Link
- 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