ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Sexual Harassment and Disparities in Suicidal Ideation As a Function of Perpetrator

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Clinical Science

  • Jenna Damico
    Drexel University
  • Holly Gerber
    Drexel University
  • Arthur Nezu
    Drexel University
  • Christine Nezu
    Drexel University

Abstract

Findings from this research suggest that reports of suicidal ideation among victims of sexual harassment differ by perpetrator status (i.e., authority figure versus peer). Participants who experienced sexual harassment from an authority figure had significantly higher self-reports of suicidal ideation compared to participants who were victimized exclusively by a peer.

Suicide