J Korean Acad Child Health Nurs.  2011 Oct;17(4):264-271.

Comparison of Self-esteem, Perceived Life Satisfaction, Depression and Aggression According to Experience of Suicidal Impulse in Adolescents

• Park MJ
• Kim HS
• Park SM
• Choi JH

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to compare self-esteem, perceived life satisfaction, depression and aggression according to the experience of suicidal impulse in adolescents.
METHODS
Data were collected from 249 middle and high school students in J city. The constructed questionnaires included items on self-esteem, perceived life satisfaction, depression and aggression.
RESULTS
Self-esteem, perceive life satisfaction, depression, and aggression differed significantly between the suicidal impulse group and non-suicidal impulse group. The suicidal impulse group experienced lower self-esteem (OR=3.27), higher depression (OR=12.38) and higher aggression (OR=5.72) than the non-suicidal impulse group.
CONCLUSION
The findings indicate that integrated and effective interventions are needed to prevent suicidal attempts by adolescents who had experiences of suicidal impulse. Information on the cognitive, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents must be considered when developing the interventions.

Keyword

Suicide; Self-esteem; Satisfaction; Depression; Aggression

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Aggression
Depression
Humans
Sociology
Suicide
Child Health
Surveys and Questionnaires