Validation of a Path Model on Adolescents' Suicidal Ideation and Violent Behavior.
10.4040/jkan.2007.37.6.835
- Author:
Hyun Sook PARK
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Korea. parkhs@cu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Validation Studies
- Keywords:
Adolescent;
Suicide;
Violence
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
*Adolescent Psychology;
Aggression/psychology;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
*Models, Psychological;
Questionnaires;
Self Care;
Stress, Psychological;
Suicide/*psychology;
Validation Studies as Topic;
Violence/*psychology
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2007;37(6):835-843
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study examined the fitness of a path model on the relationship among stress, self-esteem, aggression, depression, suicidal ideation, and violent behavior for adolescents. METHODS: The subjects consisted of 1,177 adolescents. Data was collected through self-report questionnaires. The data was analyzed by the SPSS and AMOS programs. RESULTS: Stress, self-esteem, aggression, and depression showed a direct effect on suicidal ideation for adolescents, while stress, self-esteem, and aggression showed an indirect effect on suicidal ideation for adolescents. Stress, self-esteem, aggression, and suicidal ideation showed a direct effect on violent behavior for adolescents, while stress, self-esteem, aggression, and depression showed an indirect effect on violent behavior for adolescents. The modified path model of adolescent's suicidal ideation and violent behavior was proven correct. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that adolescent's suicidal ideation and violent behavior can be decreased by reducing stress, aggression, and depression and increasing self-esteem. Based on the outcomes of this study, it is necessary to design an intervention program that emphasizes reducing stress, aggression, and depression and increasing self-esteem in order to decrease adolescents' suicide ideation and violence.
