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English
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Familial and Religious Influences on Suicidal Ideation
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Religion, Mental Health, and the Latter-day Saints
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Provo, UT
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BYU Religious Studies Center
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215-236
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"This chapter explores suicidal ideation and its influential factors among students at Brigham Young University. It was found that this sample had a lower rate of suicidal ideation than other college students nationally. The two strongest predictors for suicide are depression and attitudes favoring suicide, both of which are greatly influenced by one's religiosity. Results also show that although family cohesion does not directly affect suicidal ideation, it does have a strong impact on depression and the student's level of religiosity. The study found that strong families that actively encourage religious belief and behavior will reduce suicidal ideation among their adolescent children." [Abstract from chapter]