Validation of a Path Model for Adolescents' Suicidal Ideation.
10.12799/jkachn.2013.24.3.255
- Author:
Yeong Sook PARK
1
;
Yunhee KWON
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Adolescent;
Suicidal ideation;
Life stress;
Depression
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Depression;
Humans;
Stress, Psychological;
Suicidal Ideation*;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2013;24(3):255-263
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study examined the fitness of a path model for the relationship among daily life stress, problem of life, social support, depression, and suicidal ideation in adolescents. METHODS: The subjects consisted of 247 adolescents. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires. The data were analyzed by the SPSS and AMOS programs. RESULTS: Daily life stress, problem of life, social support, and depression showed direct effects on suicidal ideation in adolescents, while daily life stress and problem of life showed indirect effects on suicidal ideation in adolescents. Daily life stress and problem of life showed direct effects on social support and depression in adolescents. The hypothetical path model of adolescents' suicidal ideation was proven correct. CONCLUSION: Based on the outcomes of this study, it is necessary to design an intervention program that emphasizes the reduction of daily life stress, problem of life, depression and enhancement social support in order to prevention adolescents' suicidal ideation.
