Latent Profiles of Suicide Risk in University Students: a Multidimensional Model Integrating sleep, mood, interpersonal, and Behavioral Factors
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia · University of Bologna · +8 more institutions
Abstract
Suicidal ideation is prevalent among university students and is associated with a complex interplay of psychological, interpersonal, and behavioral factors. While prior research has examined individual predictors such as sleep disturbances, depressive symptoms, and impulsivity, less is known about how these factors co-occur in clinically distinct profiles. This study aimed to identify latent profiles of suicide risk using a multidimensional model.We conducted a secondary data analysis using the Assessing Nocturnal Sleep/Wake Effects on Risk of Suicide (ANSWERS) dataset, which includes self-reported data from 971 U.S. university students aged 18 to 52 years (M = 20.10, SD = 2.41). Seven continuous variables…
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9Topics & keywords
- Suicidal ideation
- Impulsivity
- Poison control
- Suicide prevention
- Interpersonal communication
- Suicide attempt
- Injury prevention
- Mental health
- Good health and well-being