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[Validation of a path model on adolescents' suicidal ideation and violent behavior]
1Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Namgu, Daegu, Korea. parkhs@cu.ac.kr
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
|November 10, 2007
Summary
Reducing adolescent stress, aggression, and depression while boosting self-esteem can decrease suicidal ideation and violent behavior. This path model highlights key factors influencing adolescent mental health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Mental Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Adolescent mental health is a critical area of study, with factors like stress and self-esteem significantly impacting well-being.
- Understanding the interplay between psychological constructs and behavioral outcomes is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the fitness of a path model illustrating the relationships among stress, self-esteem, aggression, depression, suicidal ideation, and violent behavior in adolescents.
- To identify direct and indirect pathways influencing suicidal ideation and violent behavior.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 1,177 adolescents participated in the study.
- Data were collected using self-report questionnaires.
- Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS and AMOS software.
Main Results:
- Stress, self-esteem, aggression, and depression directly influenced suicidal ideation.
- Stress, self-esteem, and aggression indirectly affected suicidal ideation.
- Stress, self-esteem, aggression, and suicidal ideation directly impacted violent behavior.
- Stress, self-esteem, aggression, and depression indirectly influenced violent behavior.
- The modified path model for adolescent suicidal ideation and violent behavior demonstrated strong validity.
Conclusions:
- Findings suggest that interventions aimed at reducing stress, aggression, and depression, while enhancing self-esteem, are vital for decreasing adolescent suicidal ideation and violent behavior.
- The study underscores the need for targeted intervention programs to improve adolescent mental health outcomes.
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