Suicide attempt and sensation seeking in adolescents
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https://doi.org/10.33898/rdp.v21i84.609Keywords:
Suicidal Behavior, Lethality, Sensation Seeking, AdolescentsAbstract
In last years the suicidal behavior is a prevalent behavior in Mexican adolescents and contributes to elevated rates for many problems of health. The literature has showed the multiples causes for suicidal attempt and personality variables have demonstrated an association with this behavior. The objective of this research was analyzed the differences and correlates of sensation seeking in suicidal behavior in a sample of Mexican youths. The studied sample was formed by 550 teenagers between 14 and 23 years old, 260 males and 290 females, students of public high schools in Mexico City. New scale measuring sensation seeking was used. The youths completed a survey which assessed suicidal behavior. Adolescents were classified into two groups: a suicidal attempt and a non suicidal attempt. The results indicated differences between male and female in suicidal attempt. Compared with control group, the suicidal attempt group had the highest levels of sensation seeking. Was showed correlations between sensation seeking and level of lethality.
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