Presentation Information
[P-25-01]Factors affecting the experience of suicidal thoughts among Korean adolescents under significant stress: Based on the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey
*Boram Chae, Jongha Lee (Korea University Ansan Hospital(Korea))
Keywords:
Adolescent,Suicidal Ideation,Academic Stress,Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Objective
The study aims to identify risk factors influencing suicidal thoughts in adolescents experiencing significant stress and depressive symptoms.
Methods
The study utilizes from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey (KYRBS) data involving 619,331 nationally representative middle and high school students aged 12–18 years in South Korea. Stratified multi-cluster sampling was employed. Statistical analyses, including Rao-Scott chi-square tests and multiple logistic regression, were conducted to identify factors associated with suicidal thoughts among them. Variables examined included gender, academic performance, economic status, health perception, dietary habits, physical activity, and violence experience.
Results
The study revealed significant associations between suicidal ideation and factors such as gender, city size, school grade, perceived academic performance, perceived economic status, self-perceived health, body image perception, breakfast frequency, sweetened beverage consumption frequency, fast food consumption frequency, caffeine intake frequency, physically active days, walking days, participating physical education, effort to control weight, sleep satisfaction, alcohol consumption days, smoking days, time spent studying on weekdays, time spent studying at weekend and violence experience (p<0.001). Among those, females, low academic performance, negative perceptions of health, experiencing violence, and fast food consumption were found to have higher odds of suicidal thoughts.
Conclusion
Gender, academic achievement, health perception, fast food consumption, and violence experience emerged as significant risk factors for suicidal thoughts among Korean adolescents facing substantial stress. Findings underscore the importance of tailored interventions and education to promote mental health awareness and prevent adverse outcomes.
The study aims to identify risk factors influencing suicidal thoughts in adolescents experiencing significant stress and depressive symptoms.
Methods
The study utilizes from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey (KYRBS) data involving 619,331 nationally representative middle and high school students aged 12–18 years in South Korea. Stratified multi-cluster sampling was employed. Statistical analyses, including Rao-Scott chi-square tests and multiple logistic regression, were conducted to identify factors associated with suicidal thoughts among them. Variables examined included gender, academic performance, economic status, health perception, dietary habits, physical activity, and violence experience.
Results
The study revealed significant associations between suicidal ideation and factors such as gender, city size, school grade, perceived academic performance, perceived economic status, self-perceived health, body image perception, breakfast frequency, sweetened beverage consumption frequency, fast food consumption frequency, caffeine intake frequency, physically active days, walking days, participating physical education, effort to control weight, sleep satisfaction, alcohol consumption days, smoking days, time spent studying on weekdays, time spent studying at weekend and violence experience (p<0.001). Among those, females, low academic performance, negative perceptions of health, experiencing violence, and fast food consumption were found to have higher odds of suicidal thoughts.
Conclusion
Gender, academic achievement, health perception, fast food consumption, and violence experience emerged as significant risk factors for suicidal thoughts among Korean adolescents facing substantial stress. Findings underscore the importance of tailored interventions and education to promote mental health awareness and prevent adverse outcomes.