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Youth suicide: a cross-cultural perspective
1Psychology Program, Stockton State College, Pomona, New Jersey 08240.
Adolescence
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Teenage suicide rates increased in most countries between 1970 and 1980. Unlike general trends, adolescent suicide rates showed no correlation with national quality of life indicators.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Demography
Background:
- International suicide rates among adolescents have been a growing concern.
- Understanding trends in youth suicide is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze international changes in teenage and young adult suicide rates from 1970 to 1980.
- To investigate the relationship between teenage suicide rates and national quality of life.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of suicide statistics from 23 nations.
- Statistical examination of trends over a decade (1970-1980).
Main Results:
- Twenty-three nations observed an increase in teenage suicide rates.
- Six nations experienced a decrease in teenage suicide rates.
- No significant correlation was found between teenage suicide rates and quality of life indicators.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights a concerning international rise in youth suicide during the 1970s.
- National quality of life is not a determining factor for teenage suicide rate fluctuations.