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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Adolescent suicidal behavior is a significant public health concern.
  • Ecological-relational factors, including peer and cyberbullying, classroom climate, and family dynamics, are crucial in understanding adolescent suicidal behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze factors within adolescents' ecological-relational contexts associated with suicidal behavior.
  • To examine the specific roles of peer bullying, cyberbullying, classroom climate, partner victimization, parental socialization, and child-to-parent violence.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 2,977 Spanish adolescents (aged 11-17).
  • Data analyzed using multivariate logistic regression and two-step cluster analysis.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of suicidal thoughts was 43.3%, with 7.7% reporting suicide attempts.
  • High victimization and cybervictimization increased risk, while high cyberbullying involvement and not having a partner were protective.
  • Sex-specific analyses revealed maternal negative socialization as a risk factor for suicidal behavior in girls.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding adolescent suicidal behavior requires an ecological-relational framework.
  • A sex-specific approach is essential for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies.