Risk Factors for and Protective Factors Against Adolescent Suicidal Behavior in Turkey

Crisis ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Eskin ◽  
Kamil Ertekin ◽  
Ciğdem Dereboy ◽  
Fatma Demirkiran
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
First Year ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Past ◽  
Suicide Probability Scale ◽  
Assessment And Treatment

Abstract. This study investigated the possible role of depression, self-esteem, problem solving, assertiveness, social support, and some socioeconomic factors on adolescent suicidal behavior in youth in a small city located in the southwestern part of Turkey. Participants in the study were 805 (367 girls) first-year high school students between the ages of 13-18 years. Some 23% of participants reported having thought of killing themselves during the past 12 months or their lifetime. The percentage of students who said that they had attempted to kill themselves was 2.5. Suicidal ideation during one's lifetime or during the past 12 months was more frequent among girls than among boys but suicidal attempts were equally common in girls and boys. Girls scored significantly higher on depression and the Suicide Probability Scale (SPS) but also on assertiveness and perceived social support from friends than boys. Boys tended to score higher on self-esteem than girls. Depression and low self-esteem were the most consistent and independent predictors of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and SPS scores in both girls and boys. The results are discussed in terms of relevant literature with special reference to developmental and sociocultural issues. The implications of findings for the assessment and treatment of suicidal youths are highlighted.

scholarly journals Kontribusi Dukungan Sosial, Self-Esteem, dan Resiliensi terhadap Stres Akademik Siswa SMA

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 491
Author(s):  
Ihdan Nizar Aza ◽  
Adi Atmoko ◽  
Imanuel Hitipeuw
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
School Students ◽  
Direct Contribution ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> This study aims to determine the contribution of social support, self-esteem, and resilience to the academic stress of high school students with path analysis methods with a sample of 307 students taken by cluster random sampling technique. The research instrument was developed by authors with item validity&gt; 0.30 and reliability&gt; 0.70. The results showed a direct contribution of social support and self-esteem to the resilience of 0.242 and 0.453 sig (0.000). The direct contribution of social support, self-esteem, and resilience to academic stress were -0.153, -0.118, and -0.583 sig (0.000). Indirect contribution of social support and self-esteem to academic stress through the resilience of -0.141 and -0.264.</p><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Penelitian ini bertujuan<strong> untuk</strong> mengetahui kontribusi dukungan sosial, <em>self-esteem</em> dan resiliensi terhadap stres akademik siswa SMA dengan metode analisis jalur dengan sampel 307 siswa yang diambil dengan teknik <em>cluster random sampling</em>. Instrumen penelitian dikembangkan penulis dengan validitas butir <strong>&gt;0.30 dan reliabilitas &gt;</strong>0,70. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kontribusi langsung dukungan sosial dan <em>self-esteem</em> terhadap resiliensi sebesar 0.242 dan 0,453 sig (0.000)., kontribusi langsung dukungan sosial, <em>self-esteem<strong>, </strong></em>dan resiliensi terhadap stres akademik sebesar -0.153, -0.118, dan -0.583 sig (0.000). Kontribusi tidak langsung dukungan sosial dan <em>self-esteem</em> terhadap stres akademik melalui resiliensi sebesar -0.141 dan -0.264.

Resilience in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Turkish Adolescents: An Ecological Perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 0044118X2095953
Author(s):  
Özden Sevil-Gülen ◽  
Ayhan Demir
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
School Belonging ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Parental Acceptance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Peer Social Support ◽  
Sense Of School Belonging

The purpose of this study was to examine the role of self-esteem as mediator in the relationships between perceived parental acceptance/involvement, perceived peer social support, sense of school belonging and resilience in adolescents attending schools located in low socioeconomic districts. The sample of the study consisted of 1312 high school students (673 female, 639 male) between the ages of 13 to 19 ( M = 15.67, SD = 1.18). Structural equation modeling was conducted to test the hypothesized model. Results showed that perceived parental acceptance/involvement, perceived peer social support, sense of school belonging and self-esteem were positive and significant predictors of resilience. Furthermore, self-esteem partially mediated the association between perceived parental acceptance/involvement, perceived peer social support, sense of school belonging and resilience. The proposed model explained 33% of the variance in resilience. Overall, findings contributed to the understanding of the simultaneous influence of multilevel resources in adolescent resilience.

Suicidal ideation and time perspective in high school students

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiorenzo Laghi ◽  
Roberto Baiocco ◽  
Maria D’Alessio ◽  
Grazia Gurrieri
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Time Perspective ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Family Characteristics ◽  
Discrete Groups ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveMany studies have enlightened the relevance of deepening our knowledge of suicidal ideation among adolescents. However, research has given insufficient attention to the impact of time perspective on suicidal ideation: the present study confirms this relationship in a large sample of adolescents.MethodA survey was conducted on a sample of 3700 Italian adolescents. We obtained data using a structured questionnaire addressing suicidal ideation, mental health status, self-esteem, individual and family characteristics, and time perspective (ZTPI) in three temporal frames: the past, present and future, and the attitude related to each one of them. Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate analyses.ResultsOverall, 9.2% of the sample reported severe suicidal ideation during the past two weeks; 7.6% reported moderate suicidal ideation. Female adolescents were more likely to report severe suicidal ideation when compared to males (χ(2)2 = 13.38, P = .001). There were no differences regarding age (χ(1)2 = 2.81, P = .245) and SES (χ(2)2 = 8.67, P = .08).The first discriminant function was mostly explained by psychopathological symptoms (General Global Index), self-esteem and two dimensions of the ZTPI (Negative Past and Fatalistic Present).ConclusionsDifferences in time perspective dimensions between moderate and severe ideators suggest that these groups should be considered and analyzed as two discrete groups in further research.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with depression among higher secondary school adolescents of Pokhara Metropolitan, Nepal: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e044042
Author(s):  
Deepa Bhattarai ◽  
Nisha Shrestha ◽  
Shishir Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

ObjectiveThis study examined the prevalence and factors associated with depression among adolescents attending higher secondary schools in the Pokhara Metropolitan City of Nepal.DesignA cross-sectional study design was adopted.SettingFour randomly selected higher secondary schools of Pokhara Metropolitan, Nepal.Participants312 randomly sampled higher secondary school students.MethodsThe Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale was used to assess the level of depression among students. The data collected through a self-administered questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistical methods such as frequency and percentage. χ2 test and unadjusted OR (UOR) were calculated to assess the statistical relationship between depression and various variables at 95% CI, with level of significance at p<0.05.ResultsThe study found a high prevalence of depression among high school students, with more than two-fifths (44.2%) of students having depression. Furthermore, almost a quarter (25.3%) of the students were noted to have mild depression and 18.9% of the students expressed major depression. Students who had low perceived social support (UOR: 3.604; 95% CI 2.088 to 6.220), did not share their problems with anyone (UOR: 1.931; 95% CI 1.228 to 3.038) and had low self-esteem (UOR: 5.282; 95% CI 2.994 to 9.319) were at higher odds of being depressed.ConclusionA high prevalence of depression was observed among high school students. It was also observed that students’ level of perceived social support, self-esteem and help-seeking behaviour are somehow related to their mental well-being. Hence, improving social support and self-esteem may alleviate depression and mental distress among these adolescents.

scholarly journals Impact of Parents’ Knowledge about the Development of Self-Esteem in Adolescents and Their Parenting Practice on the Self-Esteem and Suicidal Behavior of Urban High School Students in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
pp. 6039
Author(s):  
Ratna Shila Banstola ◽  
Tetsuya Ogino ◽  
Sachiko Inoue
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Positive Reinforcement ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Parenting Practice ◽  
Suicidal Risk ◽  
School Students

Background: Suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents worldwide, self-esteem is a strong protective factor, and parents may be able to provide interventions. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine how parents can help enhance their adolescent’s self-esteem and prevent suicidal behavior among adolescents in Nepal. Methods: Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to adolescents aged 13–19 years and their parents at eight high schools in three provinces in Nepal (n = 575 pairs). The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (bivariate and multivariate regression analyses). Results: The mean self-esteem score of adolescents according to the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was 16.59, and the prevalence of suicidal behavior was 11.3%. Parent’s knowledge about the development of self-esteem in adolescents was significantly positively related to parenting practice (communication, support, positive reinforcement, etc.) (B = 1.0, 95% confidence interval, CI 0.89–1.11) and authoritative parenting style (B = 0.2, 95% CI 0.15–0.25). Parental authoritativeness was positively associated with the self-esteem of their adolescents (B = 0.1, 95% CI 0.01–0.18), while adolescents with authoritarian parents were prone to suicidal risk behavior (adjusted odds ratio, AOR = 1.1, 95% CI 1.0–1.19). Conclusion: Counseling to parents based on our findings would be helpful to enhance the self-esteem and prevent suicidal risk behavior in their adolescent children.

Gender Differences in Defining Technology

2011 ◽  
pp. 528-534
Author(s):  
Mari W. Buche
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Past ◽  
Skills Shortage ◽  
Definition Of

There is an alarming trend in the information technology (IT) career field: fewer women than in the past are entering the IT educational pipeline (Camp, 1997; Cukier, Shortt, & Devine, 2002; Whitaker, 2000; Woszczynski, Myers & Beise, 2004). Researchers have discovered a number of possible causes for this dearth including lack of female role models (Ahuja, 2002; Trauth, 2002), the “nerd” image (Braham, 1992; Menagh, 1998; Van Brussel, 1992), and family distractions (Ahuja, 2002; Trauth, 2002). With approximately 50% of the general workforce comprised of women in the United States, this statistic is alarming. At the same time, the IT skills shortage is rapidly becoming a global concern (Cukier et al., 2002; Trauth, 2002; Verton, 2004). The message is clear: something radical needs to be done now to attract and retain qualified, talented women to the IT field. The general understanding of IT can be seen as an obstacle to attracting job candidates. When junior and senior high school students were asked about their perceptions of IT workers, the majority responded with terms like “weird”, “nerd”, and “geek (Menagh, 1998; Van Brussel, 1992). The derogatory tone is unmistakable since socialization practices of young girls influence their career choices long before they enter universities (Ahuja, 2002). The basic definition of IT learned through industry and government agencies invokes the areas of computer science and engineering (Cukier et al., 2002). The lack of a concise definition of IT precludes development of a deeper understanding of the problem (Woszczynski et al., 2004). In the past, technology workers have been required to possess strong mathematical and technical skills to create algorithms and to program in tedious computer languages (Weinberg, 1971). This practice ignores the multidimensional nature of IT work. Many workers enter the IT field through paths other than computer science or engineering education programs. So, why is the definition of IT so narrowly focused on these two areas? The purpose of this article is to explore the influence of gender on perceptions of technology. Next, relevant literature from the information systems field is reviewed, followed by a comparison of definitions found in academic articles, textbooks, and practitioner journals. The next section describes the methods and results of a 2004 study on definitions of technology of undergraduate students (Buche, 2005). Themes extracted from their definitions are compared based on gender. Following the results, a first attempt at a gender-sensitive definition is proposed. The article ends with future trends and conclusions for managers and academics.

scholarly journals Support Related to Schools and School Well-Being: Self Esteem as Mediator

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammmad Ahkam Alwi ◽  
Dewi Retno Suminar ◽  
Nur Ainy Fardana Nawangsari
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Quantitative Correlational Study

<p>School well-being is hope for students, they can survive in school. However, many students experience low levels of school well-being which has an impact on students' psychological and academic outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine social support related to schools that can affect school well-being in high school students in Surabaya. The approach of this research is quantitative correlational study. Data collection using self-report questionnaires to measure school well-being, support related to schools, and self-esteem. Participants were 220 high school students. Path analysis procedures were performed to address the hypothesis.  The results found that the teacher's social support and friend social are related to direct and indirect school well-being mediated self-esteem. This study suggests that students can improve their well-being with support related to schools and self-esteem. Policymakers in schools, mainly school principals and teachers, can improve school well-being for students Limitations and implications of the findings are discussed for future research.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>

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