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Social problem solving in adolescents with suicidal behavior: a systematic review.

Anne E M Speckens1, Keith Hawton

  • 1Institute of Psychiatry and the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. A.Speckens@psy.umcn.nl

Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
|September 24, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent suicidal behavior may be linked to poor social problem-solving skills. However, depression often explains these deficits, necessitating further research into the causal relationship for effective interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Suicidal behavior is a significant concern in adolescents.
  • Deficits in problem-solving skills are increasingly recognized as a vulnerability factor for suicidal behavior.
  • Evidence linking social problem-solving skills to adolescent suicidal behavior requires clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the international research literature on the relationship between social problem-solving skills and suicidal behavior in adolescents.
  • To synthesize findings on whether problem-solving deficits are associated with adolescent suicide attempts.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of studies published between 1966 and September 2003.
  • Searched Medline and PsychInfo databases.

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  • Included 22 studies comparing adolescents with suicidal behavior to controls.

    • Main Results:

    • Most studies indicated problem-solving deficits in adolescents with suicidal behavior compared to controls.
    • These differences were often diminished when controlling for depression and/or hopelessness.
    • Cross-sectional designs limit the ability to establish causality.

    Conclusions:

    • While problem-solving deficits are observed in adolescents with suicidal behavior, depression appears to be a significant confounding factor.
    • The causal direction between problem-solving skills, depression, and suicidal behavior remains unclear.
    • Longitudinal research is needed to elucidate the association and inform therapeutic interventions.