Ethnic Variables and Negative Life Events as Predictors of Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Behaviors in Latino College Students: On the Centrality of Receptivo a los Demás

In the present study, we examined ethnic variables (viz., multigroup ethnic identity and other group orientation) along with negative life events as predictors of depressive symptoms and suicidal behaviors in a sample of 156 (38 male and 118 female) Latino college students. Results of conducting hie...

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Published in:Hispanic journal of behavioral sciences 2016-05, Vol.38 (2), p.206-221
Main Authors: Chang, Edward C., Yu, Elizabeth A., Yu, Tina, Kahle, Emma R., Hernandez, Viviana, Kim, Jean M., Jeglic, Elizabeth L., Hirsch, Jameson K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment (to Environment)
Attitudes
Beck Depression Inventory
Centrality
College Students
Comparative Analysis
Correlation
Depression (Psychology)
Ethnic Groups
Ethnic identity
Ethnicity
Experience
Group identity
Higher Education
Hispanic American Students
Hispanic Americans
Identity
Introductory Courses
Likert Scales
Measures (Individuals)
Mental depression
Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure
Negative Attitudes
Predictor Variables
Psychology
Regression (Statistics)
Regression analysis
Self Concept Measures
Suicide
Suicides & suicide attempts
Symptoms
United States (East)
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Summary:In the present study, we examined ethnic variables (viz., multigroup ethnic identity and other group orientation) along with negative life events as predictors of depressive symptoms and suicidal behaviors in a sample of 156 (38 male and 118 female) Latino college students. Results of conducting hierarchical regression analyses indicated that the set of ethnic variables accounted for significant variance in both depressive symptoms and suicidal behaviors. The inclusion of negative life events was found to account for significant additional variance in both outcomes, beyond what was accounted for by ethnic variables. Interestingly, beyond main effects, results indicated a significant Other Group Orientation × Negative Life Events interaction effect to account for additional variance in depressive symptoms and suicidal behaviors. Some implications of the present findings are discussed, including the potential value for Latinos to broaden their attitudes and interactions with other ethnic groups.
ISSN:0739-9863
1552-6364
DOI:10.1177/0739986316641418