Effects of traumatic experiences on suicidal ideation among Korean adolescents: the roles of depression and self-esteem

Kwon, Soonhak; Nam, Junghoon; Park, H.J.; Yu, Jin-Ho; Choi, Kee-Hong

doi:10.1016/s0924-977x(17)31933-8

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“…The finding however did not corroborate other previous findings that reported that positive psychological characteristics, such as self-esteem decreased the prevalence of suicidal ideation by moderating the effect of depression in adolescents who suffered traumatic experiences. 45…”

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“…Survivors are more likely to exhibit symptoms of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low selfesteem and suicidal thoughts. 43,44 Similarly, Kwon et al, 45 in a study on effects of traumatic experiences on suicidal ideation among 173 Korean adolescents found that self-esteem decreased the prevalence of suicidal ideation by moderating the effect of depression in adolescents who suffered traumatic experiences. Finally, the review of the relevant literature also shows that in spite of the startling increase in the rate of suicide and sexual violence, there is very limited African/Nigerian research on these psychological distresses.…”

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Self-esteem, posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation among victims of sexual violence

David¹,

Kwambo²,

Clement³

et al. 2019

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Over the past years, suicide and suicidal ideation have become a Mental Health concern in Nigeria. With this concerns, the study examined the impact of Self-esteem and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on suicidal ideation among victims of sexual violence. In line with the study objectives, three research questions and three hypotheses were formulated and tested. Participants for the study consisted of 28(23 Christians and 5 Muslim) victims/survivors of different forms of sexual violence from 3 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) who support victims of sexual violence, drawn through a purposive sampling technique. Participants were within the age range of 11-31 years. Results revealed that self-esteem has no significant main effect on suicidal ideation F (1, 24) =.439, p=.514 while PTSD has a significant main effect on suicidal ideation F (1, 24) =0.032. The results also showed that self-esteem and PTSD do not have any significant interaction effects on suicidal ideation F (1, 24) =1.56, P=.224. It was recommended that all victims of sexual violence and other traumatic experience should undergo psychological evaluation to help alleviate the symptoms and distress

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confidence: 99%