The phenomenon of suicide is a worldwide problem that has been increasing in the
last decade with greater prevalence in the adolescent and young population, generating
impact in different contexts such as family, social, economic, and educational, among
others. That is why this systematic review focuses on identifying psychosocial factors
associated with suicidal behavior in adolescents and young people, in publications
published worldwide. This will allow us to recognize within these studies the
coincidence of different aspects, within which the following psychosocial factors are
highlighted: family, exposure to various forms of violence, risk behaviors,
psychopathology, and negative emotional states.
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