| Recognizing risk and protective factors for adolescent suicide attempts is an important factor for identification and suicide prevention strategies. The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between adolescent risk factors and suicide. Nationally representative data from the 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were used. The relationship of demographic characteristics, bullying, substance abuse, media exposure, and physical activity to suicide attempts was assessed. Results concluded distinguishable characteristic among demographics and suicide risk factors: gender, race/ethnicity, grade level, experience of bullying-school property and electronically, exercise-physical activity and sports participation, and media exposure-video game/internet use. Implications for practice and future research are discussed. |
