Predictors of Adolescent Suicidality

Abstract

The aim of this review is to present findings and results of research on the risk factors and predictors of the adolescent suicidality. Adolescents, in addition to the natural developmental changes, also face significant social pressure. For that reason, some of them are depressed, anxious, suicidal or struggling with other internalised problems. Thus, we decided to write a review concerned with various risk and protection factors related to this issue. In the context of the latter, studies on the effects of spirituality and religiosity are presented. As for the environmental factors, characteristics such as bad relationships with family and other close people, participation in bullying, stressful and traumatic events, lower socioeconomic status and life in single-parent families are discussed. Also, some conclusions regarding moderation effects of sex are drawn.