Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (정신간호학회지)

The Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (한국정신간호학회)
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Interpersonal Relationships and Suicide Probability among Korean Adolescents

청소년의 인간관계가 자살위험성에 미치는 영향

  • Kim, Hee Sook (College of Nursing Researcher, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Park, Wan Ju (College of Nursing Researcher, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Park, Gyeong Ran (College of Nursing Researcher, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Kim, Mi Hyang (Daegu Wolseo Middle School)
  • 김희숙 (경북대학교 간호대학.간호과학 연구소) ;
  • 박완주 (경북대학교 간호대학.간호과학 연구소) ;
  • 박경란 (경북대학교 간호대학.간호과학 연구소) ;
  • 김미향 (대구달서중학교)
  • Published : 2012.03.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was done to identify predictive factors influencing suicide probability in Korean adolescents. Methods: Participants in the study were 575 adolescents from 17 schools with quota sampling by each region in D city. The data were collected from October to November, 2010 using self-report questionnaires about interpersonal relationships and suicide probability (SPS) and analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA with Scheffe of Post Hoc, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 16.0 program. Results: Suicide probability showed a significantly negative correlation for interpersonal relations with parents, friends and teachers. Interpersonal relationship with parents (p<.001) explained 32% of suicide probability, compared to relationships with peers or teachers, which together was accounted for 46% of the variance. Conclusion: The findings suggest that interpersonal relationships with parents should be considered when adolescents suffer from suicidal thinking. Various effective strategies to improve relationships with parents are important to reduce suicide in adolescents.

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