The Effect of Psychological Suzhi on Suicide Ideation in Chinese Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Family Support and Friend Support

Abstract

In this study, we examined family support and friend support as potential mediators between psychological <i>suzhi</i> and suicide ideation in a sample of 1,369 Chinese adolescents (48. 1% men, 15.52 ± 1.76 years). The results showed that family support and friend support were found to adequately mediate the relationship between psychological <i>suzhi</i> and suicide ideation. In addition, the effect of psychological <i>suzhi</i> on adolescents' suicide ideation was stronger for family support than friend support. These findings demonstrated the key roles of psychological <i>suzhi</i>, family support, and friend support in reducing adolescents' suicide ideation. It enlightens us that we are supposed to improve adolescents' psychological <i>suzhi</i> and perceived social support (including family support and friend support) through many ways in order to better play its protective role in the future.