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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Media Studies

Background:

  • Social networking sites (SNSs) are increasingly used by adolescents.
  • Instances of adolescents broadcasting suicidal behaviors online have been reported.
  • Limited research exists on how adolescents use SNSs to communicate suicidal behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how adolescents use MySpace to communicate suicidal thoughts and intentions.
  • To identify patterns and themes in online expressions of suicidality among adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of public MySpace profiles.
  • Sampled 1,038 comments from users aged 13-24.
  • Identified 64 comments indicating potential suicidality.

Main Results:

  • Identified subthemes within potential suicidality: Relationships, Mental Health, Substance Use/Abuse, Method of Suicide, and Statements without Context.
  • Comments frequently expressed hopelessness, despair, and desperation.
  • Adolescents utilize public web platforms to display suicidal ideations and behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescents use public SNS profiles to communicate about suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and intentions.
  • Further research is needed to understand the link between at-risk behaviors and suicidality expressed on SNSs.