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February 2, 2026Archives of Suicide Research

Sexual Violence, Posttraumatic Stress, and Heterosexism in Relation to Suicide and Self-Harm Risk in Bisexual + College Students

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SSSelime R. SalimMedical University of South CarolinaDKDebra KaysenInstitute for Diabetes DiscoveryGMG. Mitchell Mazzone

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Implication

The study demonstrates how sexual violence and heterosexism increase suicidality and self-harm risk in bisexual students, implying urgent public health interventions are needed.

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore the relationship between sexual violence, heterosexism, and the risk of suicide and self-harm among bisexual college students.
  • Analyzed the connection between sexual violence severity, heterosexism, and suicide risk.
  • Assessed PTSD symptoms as a mediating factor in bisexual young adults.
  • Explored needs for both individual and public health interventions.
  • Found that higher sexual violence severity correlates with increased suicidality and self-harm risk.
  • Demonstrated that PTSD symptoms mediate the effects of sexual violence and heterosexism on self-harm behaviors.
  • Emphasized the necessity of targeted prevention strategies for bisexual college students.

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Salim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980ff37c1c9540dea812078https://doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2025.2608970
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