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Risk and protective factors for suicidal ideation among Saudi adolescents: A network analysis

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  • Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky

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Background: Suicide is among the leading cause of death in adolescence and suicidal ideation is its most critical precursor. Suicidal ideation being a complex phenomenon involving multiple factors, this study aimed to use network analysis to depict the interplay of risk and protective factors for suicidal ideation. Methods: An online survey was conducted with 614 Saudi adolescents (mean age = 16.16, SD  = 1.88, range = 12–18, 61% female). Participants completed instruments to assess suicidal ideation, bullying victimization and perpetration, psychache, family cohesion and adaptability, positive parenting, and multidimensional social support. A psychological network analysis was estimated to determine the most central risk and protective factors for suicidal ideation. Results: As per strength and expected influence centrality, the risk factors that were central were psychache and bullying victimization, and the central protective factors were family cohesion and support from significant other. The network analysis showed that other factors directly connected with suicidal ideation were bullying perpetration, family adaptability, positive parenting, support from family, and support from friends. Conclusion: This network study highlights the importance of addressing both risk and protective factors in an attempt to deal with suicidal ideation. The findings suggest that interventions targeting psychological pain, bullying, and family bonds may be crucial in the treatment and prevention of suicidal ideation among adolescents.

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  • Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky, 2024. "Risk and protective factors for suicidal ideation among Saudi adolescents: A network analysis," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 70(8), pages 1533-1541, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:70:y:2024:i:8:p:1533-1541
    DOI: 10.1177/00207640241277164
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