Self-esteem as a Moderator of the Effects of Happiness, Depression, and Hostility on Suicidality Among Early Adolescents in Korea / 예방의학회지
Korean Journal of Preventive Medicine
;
: 30-40, 2019.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-740718
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of self-esteem as a moderator of the factors influencing suicidality among middle-schoolers.METHODS:
Moderated multiple regression analysis was applied to assess the influence of happiness, depression, and hostility on suicidality and to determine the degree to which self-esteem served as a moderator of those relationships. Data were collected from 268 students at a middle school in Busan, Korea, using a self-administered structured questionnaire.RESULTS:
Happiness, depression, and hostility had significant direct effects on suicidality. Self-esteem showed no direct effect, but had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between hostility and suicidal behavior.CONCLUSIONS:
These results suggest that various interventions, such as counseling programs, should be designed to alleviate hostility and depression and to enhance happiness and self-esteem among early adolescents.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Counseling
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Depression
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Happiness
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Hostility
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Korea
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Preventive Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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