Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, and Suicidality Among Adolescents in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

AUTHOR(S)
Jacklyn Garote
Yoshito Kawabata
Debra T. Cabrera
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The present study investigated the relationship between physical dating violence, sexual violence, and suicidality (ideation, plan, and attempt) among adolescents in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Data, which were retrieved from the 2019 CNMI Youth Risk Behavioural Surveillance System (YRBSS), included a self-report survey of forms of violence and suicidality. A two-stage cluster sampling was conducted for territories to produce a representative sample of CNMI students in grades 9-12. Participants were 2,308 racially diverse high school students aged 12–18. The
results showed significant gender differences for all study variables, and the relationship between sexual violence, physical dating violence, and suicidality was significant for girls only. The findings suggest that girls are more vulnerable to physical and sexual violence and suicidality in the CNMI. Limitations, suggestions for future research, and theoretical and clinical implications are discussed.

Research Type(s)
Journal Article
August 21, 2025
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2025
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