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Autoestima y Conducta Suicida en Adolescentes Escolarizados Quito – Ecuador

Translated title of the contribution: Self-esteem and Suicidal Behavior in School Adolescents Quito – Ecuador

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of suicidal risk and self-esteem levels among high school students from a private institution in Quito, and to analyze the relationship between both variables. A total of 115 adolescents aged 15 to 18 participated in a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive, and correlational cross-sectional design. Data were collected using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Plutchik’s Suicide Risk Scale. Findings showed that 8% of students presented suicidal risk, while most reported medium or high self-esteem. Spearman’s correlation revealed a negative association between self-esteem and suicidal risk. The results suggest that fostering self-esteem plays a protective role in adolescent suicide prevention, highlighting the importance of early detection and psycho-emotional support within the school context.
Translated title of the contributionSelf-esteem and Suicidal Behavior in School Adolescents Quito – Ecuador
Original languageSpanish (Ecuador)
Pages (from-to)1-13
Number of pages13
JournalArandu-UTIC
Volume12
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Oct 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Adolescence
  • Self-esteem
  • Suicide

CACES Knowledge Areas

  • 313A Psychology

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