Social Capital and Adolescent Suicidality

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Abstract

Although numerous studies have addressed the relationship between social capital and suicidal behaviors among adolescents, research focusing on the same relationship in non-Western countries is scarce. Also, these studies have mainly failed to consider the multidimensional nature of social capital while examining its effect on adolescent suicidal tendencies. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by first assessing the different aspects of social capital and then investigating its effect on suicidal ideation and attempt among adolescents in Turkey. Results showed that social capital could have both preventative and stimulating effects on adolescent suicidality. Thus, it is implied that research on social capital should prioritize
addressing the multidimensionality of social capital before embarking on deeper investigations to better capture its true effects.

Authors

• Durmus Ali Yuksek, Turkish Military Academy

• Muhammed Yildiz, Louisiana State University

• Muhammed Talha Yalcinkaya, Hacettepe University