Ryan-Pettes, StacyPechacek, AllysonBaylor University.2023-12-192023-12-192023https://hdl.handle.net/2104/12577The purpose of this study was to conduct a partial test of Zhang’s Strain Theory of Suicide by examining whether athletic involvement and social connectedness moderate relations between relative deprivation and suicidal ideation in adolescents. It was hypothesized that relative deprivation would be related to the likelihood of suicidal ideation and this association would be moderated by athletic involvement and social connectedness. Specifically, it was expected that greater athletic involvement and stronger social connectedness would weaken this association compared to lower levels of athletic involvement and social connectedness. To test these hypotheses, moderation analyses were conducted using data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. Results partially supported the hypotheses. Relative deprivation was associated with suicidal ideation, and while social connectedness (measured via family cohesion) significantly moderated this association, results were not in the predicted direction. Moreover, athletic involvement did not moderate associations between relative deprivation and suicidal ideation.enBaylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Suicidal ideation.Peer victimization.Zhang's strain theory.ThesisNo access - Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu