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 contribution | Self-esteem and Suicidal Behavior in School Adolescents Quito – Ecuador |
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| Original language | Spanish (Ecuador) |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-13 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Arandu-UTIC |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 21 Oct 2025 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Adolescence
- Self-esteem
- Suicide
CACES Knowledge Areas
- 313A Psychology
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