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ArticleBMC psychiatry2025

Network analysis of the relationships among psychotic-like experiences, suicidal ideation and school connectedness among children and adolescents.

Ziyi Wei, Qiuling Cai, Xiaoyu Jiang, Chunyan Wang, Yuxiang Xiong, Shuibo Pan, Linhua Zhou, Chenyangzi Dai, Wenwen Yin, Qiaoyue Wei and 1 more

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Ziyi Wei *The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Qiuling Cai *Public Health College of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Xiaoyu JiangThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Chunyan WangPublic Health College of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Yuxiang XiongPublic Health College of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Shuibo PanPublic Health College of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Linhua ZhouPublic Health College of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Chenyangzi DaiPublic Health College of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Wenwen YinScience and Technology College of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, China.
Qiaoyue WeiWuhan University School of Public Health, Wuhan, China.
Junduan WuThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China. wujunduan@gxmu.edu.cn.

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Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi 2021JJD140158
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backgroundChildren and adolescents represent a highly vulnerable and crucial demographic in the field of mental health research. Unfortunately, suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among teenagers worldwide. While symptoms of psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) are often linked to increased suicidal ideation, school connectedness has been shown to mitigate such risks and promote emotional well-being. Although the association between PLEs and suicidal thoughts is well-documented, there is still a need to further investigate how school connectedness interacts with both PLEs and suicidal ideation to provide a more comprehensive understanding of these relationships.

methodsThis study employed network analysis to examine the relationships between psychosis-like experiences (PLEs), school connectedness, and suicidal ideation in a sample of 10,409 children and adolescents from five cities in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Data on PLEs (CAPE-P15), suicidal ideation (PANSI), and school connectedness were collected through self-report questionnaires. The data were analyzed via the R language software package to evaluate the correlations involved in school connectedness within the network.

resultsThe network analysis indicates that J6 (school connectedness) and D1 (persecutory ideation) are the key nodes of the network. The path of J6 (school connectedness) → G14 (confidence in the future) → suicidal ideation buffers the influence of PLEs. D1 (persecutory ideation) is associated with G3 (Hopelessness) → suicidal ideation. J5 (Teacher support) and J1 (Peer support) alleviate suffering through indirect effects. G3 (Hopelessness) and G12 (Defeat and suicidal thoughts) occupy the core position in the cluster of suicidal ideation. Enhancing school connectedness and reducing paranoia of being victimized are crucial for preventing suicide.

conclusionThis study confirmed that school connectedness is associated with PLEs and suicidal ideation. The findings suggest that school-based programs (peer mentoring, teacher support training, and cognitive restructuring) are effective suicide prevention strategies. Future research should explore longitudinal changes and cultural variations to refine interventions and ensure the sustainability of children's and adolescents' mental health improvements.

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Psychotic DisordersSchoolsStudentsSuicidal IdeationAdolescentChildChinaFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesNetwork analysisPsychosis-Like experiencesSchool connectednessSuicidal ideation

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