Influence of Depression, Self-Esteem and Character Strengths on Suicidal Ideation among Adolescents

Key Points

• This research aims to identify the factors influencing suicidal ideation in adolescents, particularly focusing on depression, self-esteem, and character strengths.
• Descriptive survey conducted with 107 high school students in B metropolitan area.
• Data collected from September to October 2021.
• Data analyzed using SPSS 24.0, calculating means and standard deviations.
• Pearson correlation coefficients were used to explore relationships between variables.
• Multiple regression analysis identified predictors of suicidal ideation.
• Significant negative correlation between self-esteem and suicidal ideation (r=-0.24, p<0.05).
• Significant positive correlation between depression and suicidal ideation (r=0.36, p<0.01).
• Depression was identified as a significant predictor of suicidal ideation (β=0.36, p<0.01).
• The model explained 12% of the variance in suicidal ideation (F=15.52, p<0.01).

Abstract