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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
ISSN: 1394-195X
Vol. 25, No. 5, 2018, pp. 140-150
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Bioline Code: mj18069
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 25, No. 5, 2018, pp. 140-150
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Reasons for Living and Coping with Suicidal Ideation among Adolescents in Malaysia
Che Din, Normah; Ibrahim, Norhayati; Amit, Noh; Abdul Kadir, Nor Ba’yah & Halim, Mohd Radzi Tarmizi A
Abstract
Introduction: The rate of suicide ideation everywhere continues to increase, and
adolescents are therefore at risk of displaying suicidal behaviour. This study examined the
protective role of the reasons for living and coping strategies in reducing suicidal ideation among
young adolescents in Malaysia.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 176 adolescents aged between 13
and 19 years of age with the majority being Malay and Muslim. The Brief Reasons for Living for
Adolescents (BRFL-A), Jalowiec Coping Scale and Suicide Ideation Scale were employed.
Results: The results showed that the reasons for living and palliative coping strategy
correlated negatively with suicide ideation; although, further analysis using multiple regression
revealed that family alliance and optimistic and palliative coping strategies were found to
be significant reasons for living that protect adolescents from suicidal thoughts. Also, those
adolescents who used emotive and evasive coping strategies had higher suicidal ideation.
Conclusion: Cultural and social values continue to play an important role in protecting
adolescents in Malaysia from suicidal behaviour.
Keywords
suicidal ideation; adolescents; Malaysia; optimism; coping skills
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