J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs.  2022 Jun;33(2):228-236. 10.12799/jkachn.2022.33.2.228.

Factors Affecting Suicidal Ideation in Multicultural Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Happiness

• Nam KA
• Cho HH

• KMID: 2531113
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2022.33.2.228

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the mediating effect of happiness in the relationship between internet addiction, depression and suicidal ideation among adolescents from multicultural families.
Methods
1,065 adolescents from multicultural families who participated in the 16th (2020) Adolescent Health Behavior Survey were selected as the final subjects for the study, and were analyzed with descriptive statistics, independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression.
Results
There was a fully mediating effect of happiness in the relationship between internet addiction and suicidal ideation of the adolescents from multicultural families (F=6.65, p<.001). There was a partial mediating effect of happiness in the relationship between depression and suicidal ideation of the adolescents from multicultural families (F=10.01, p<.001).
Conclusion
To mitigate the suicidal ideation of adolescents from multicultural families, it is necessary to develop and apply a positive psychological treatment program that enhances happiness for adolescents from multicultural families who are experiencing internet addiction and depression.

Keyword

Adolescent; Culture; Suicidal Ideation; Happiness; Mediation analysis