Self-esteem as a Moderator of the Effects of Happiness, Depression, and Hostility on Suicidality Among Early Adolescents in Korea
- Author:
Yeun Soon CHOI
1
;
Hee Kyoung SHIN
;
Dae Yong HONG
;
Jang Rak KIM
;
Yune Sik KANG
;
Baekgeun JEONG
;
Ki Soo PARK
;
Key Hyo LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Suicidality; Hostility; Self-esteem; Early adolescents
- MeSH: Adolescent; Busan; Counseling; Depression; Happiness; Hostility; Humans; Korea
- From:Korean Journal of Preventive Medicine 2019;52(1):30-40
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of self-esteem as a moderator of the factors influencing suicidality among middle-schoolers. METHODS: Moderated multiple regression analysis was applied to assess the influence of happiness, depression, and hostility on suicidality and to determine the degree to which self-esteem served as a moderator of those relationships. Data were collected from 268 students at a middle school in Busan, Korea, using a self-administered structured questionnaire. RESULTS: Happiness, depression, and hostility had significant direct effects on suicidality. Self-esteem showed no direct effect, but had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between hostility and suicidal behavior. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that various interventions, such as counseling programs, should be designed to alleviate hostility and depression and to enhance happiness and self-esteem among early adolescents.
