A Systematic Review of the Thoughts and Feelings That Are Associated With Suicidal Behaviours in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young Peoples
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Title
A Systematic Review of the Thoughts and Feelings That Are Associated With Suicidal Behaviours in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young Peoples
Subject
Indigenous youth--Suicidal behavior
Electronic Resource Item Type Metadata
Journal Name
Australian Psychologist
Volume
Vol. 60
Issue
No. 3
Publication Date
2024
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Document Type
Journal article
Language
English
ISBN
17429544
Region
Australia
Access
Restricted Access
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Abstract
Background
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are custodians of one of the oldest living societies; however, the continued impact of colonisation has led to profound trauma and loss which has spanned generations. This resulted in feelings of powerlessness and a lack of control, both associated with suicidal behaviours. While research has investigated the external risk factors that precipitate suicidal behaviours in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, there has only been a recent focus towards assessing the specific thoughts and feelings associated with suicidal behaviours.
Aim
The current systematic review sought to investigate the existing body of literature on the thoughts and feelings associated with suicidal behaviours in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Method
PsychINFO, Scopus, MEDLINE, Informit Indigenous Collection, Informit Health Collection, EMBASE, Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Bibliography, and Family-ATSIS were searched from database inception until March, 2024.
Results
Four studies met the strict inclusion criteria. Preliminary results indicated those who reported distress in their social relationships were more likely to report suicidal behaviours than those who were thinking about managing their own emotional difficulties.
Conclusion
Additional research is needed to validate and extend the results of this review.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are custodians of one of the oldest living societies; however, the continued impact of colonisation has led to profound trauma and loss which has spanned generations. This resulted in feelings of powerlessness and a lack of control, both associated with suicidal behaviours. While research has investigated the external risk factors that precipitate suicidal behaviours in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, there has only been a recent focus towards assessing the specific thoughts and feelings associated with suicidal behaviours.
Aim
The current systematic review sought to investigate the existing body of literature on the thoughts and feelings associated with suicidal behaviours in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Method
PsychINFO, Scopus, MEDLINE, Informit Indigenous Collection, Informit Health Collection, EMBASE, Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Bibliography, and Family-ATSIS were searched from database inception until March, 2024.
Results
Four studies met the strict inclusion criteria. Preliminary results indicated those who reported distress in their social relationships were more likely to report suicidal behaviours than those who were thinking about managing their own emotional difficulties.
Conclusion
Additional research is needed to validate and extend the results of this review.
Cataloger
Julia Arizono
Citation
“A Systematic Review of the Thoughts and Feelings That Are Associated With Suicidal Behaviours in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young Peoples,” ICMGLT Digital Library, accessed November 3, 2026, https://library.icmglt.org/items/show/757.