Characterization of adopted suicidal behavior and its main influencing factors: A qualitative study with adolescents

The Psychological Experiences of Adolescent Suicide Attempt Patients : a systematic review of qualitative studies

“…Results of Literature Selection Initial Screening yielded a total of 2609 relevant articles, with the nal inclusion of 16 articles [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] . The literature selection process and results are illustrated in Figure 1.…”

“…So, I... the voices in my head will tell me 'oh, you're really useless' and such, so I have thoughts of suicide at school" [11] ). At the same time, they feel undervalued by others ("I'm extremely embarrassed at school, ridiculed by students and teachers, humiliated by everyone" [24] ).Additionally, romantic relationships are an important component of social development for adolescents. However, due to their psychological immaturity, emotional upheavals often have a signi cant disruptive effect on the mental well-being of adolescents ("I got a boyfriend and started an abusive relationship.…”

“…Integrating Results 2:The Diverse Motivations for Suicide Category 3:Signaling for Help Some adolescents attempt suicide because they perceive it as the sole means to express their internal struggles and seek assistance, viewing it as a cry for help that often goes unheeded and lacks appropriate guidance ('The reality is that I genuinely do not wish to die; I need help but do not perceive any alternative' [24] ). Their appeals for help frequently remain unnoticed, leaving them without the necessary support ('I have not disclosed my suicidal thoughts to anyone, and the feeling persists because no one came to my aid, no one recognized the subtle signs I had put out... 'I'm on the verge of drowning, please help me' [21] ').…”

“…Integrating Results 3: Self-Internal Transformations Category 6: Losing Direction in Life's Values Some adolescents feel a lack of belonging in this world ('I once attempted suicide because I couldn't see the meaning of life, and I believed I didn't t into this world; I just wanted to leave' [17] ). They often struggle to nd a sense of direction in their lives ('Lacking a purpose in life, I can't envision a future for myself' [24] ), and life seems utterly meaningless to them ('I no longer see any meaning in being alive because no one cares about me, so all I need is to end it' [20] '). Some adolescents also lack a sense of self-worth and become disappointed with themselves when they fail to meet the high expectations set by their parents ('When participants feel that they can't meet the goals and high expectations their parents have set for them, they feel worthless and often have thoughts of suicide' [22] ).…”