Citation

Lizardi DM, Thompson RG, Keyes KM, Hasin DS. Fam. Soc. 2010; 91(2): 186-192.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Alliance for Children and Families, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1606/1044-3894.3982

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Parental divorce during childhood is associated with an increased risk of suicide attempts for male but not female offspring. This study examines whether parental remarriage has a differential effect on suicide risk for male and female adult offspring. Using the 2001-2002 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC), the sample consists of respondents who experienced parental divorce (N = 6,436). Multivariable regressions were estimated. Females who lived with a stepparent were significantly more likely to report a lifetime suicide attempt compared with females who had not. Clinicians should note that female depressed patients who have a history of childhood parental divorce and remarriage may be at more risk for suicide attempt than previously recognized. © 2010 Alliance for Children and Families.

Language: en