Resilience and suicidal behavior in adolescent and youth populations: a systematic review
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Adolescence, resilience, suicidal behavior, protective factors, systematic reviewAbstract
Suicidal behaviors in adolescents have increased significantly. Resilience is identified as a key element in prevention. The objective is to explore the empirical evidence on the protective effect of resilience against suicidal behavior in children and adolescents. Regarding methods, the PRISMA methodology was applied, reviewing PsycInfo, PsycArticles, Dialnet, Academic Search Premier, and Google Scholar. Empirical studies from the last 15 years in individuals aged 12 to 21 were included. Twelve empirical articles were selected. A moderate negative relationship (average correlation = -.44) was found between resilience and self-harm. In conclusion, resilience is a key protective factor for preventing suicidal behavior in adolescents. It is essential to develop preventive strategies that promote coping skills and emotional regulation.
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