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RATIONALE
pressure and stress has a big impact to human’s emotional well-being. The
cases in the province. Senior Board Member Dionisio Victor Balite of the 3 rd District
of Bohol raises his concern as he echoed the sentiments of the Boholano people
youths. Close to 800, 000 people die due to suicide every year. For every year
suicide, there are many more people who attempt suicide every year. A prior
suicide attempt is the most important risk factors for suicide in the general
population (WHO fact sheet 2017). Study showed an association between suicidal
behavior (ideation, plan and attempts) and anxiety and loneliness. The transition
which is the difficult communication between parent and teen; Intimate relationship
problem including rejections which is a prominent cause of suicidal behavior
among boys and girls; adverse peer pressure especially emotional bullying,
substance abuse, poor education attainment that leads to low self-esteem and
hopelessness for the future and psychiatric disorders including depression, self-
focus and self-blame, and negative experience. The intention of this research is to
determine risk factors and usual characteristic pattern of suicidal teenagers and to
raise the awareness of each and everybody about emotional health and to help
This study determined the risk factors influencing suicidal intention among
a.) Age;
b.) Gender
2. What are the factors influencing the rate of suicidal intentions, in terms of:
This study focused on the risk factors influencing suicidal intention among
teenagers particularly Senior High School students with ages 15-19 who are at risk
of suicidal attempts. The study was conducted in Senior High Schools in Cogon
Teenagers. This study would help teenagers to become more aware about their
emotional health. To give value to a survival instinct which is to stay alive from a
stand point to prevent depression that can hinder them from their activities of daily
living.
Family. This study would provide knowledge in identifying warning signs and
managements on controlling them. The finding would help the families to know the
Community. This result of the study would help the community to be aware and
open about emotional health of teenagers who might have suicidal intention and
Faculty. This study would help the teachers and other school staffs plays an
with mental health services and other resources at the school. One type of
mental health service that has been widely disseminated in schools in suicide
equipped and effectively help student’s combat suicidal tendencies, and healthily
cope with problems they face at this trying stage in their life. Because of their
age, adolescents and young adults are particularly at risk for suicide.
Researcher. This study would serve as reliable resources for further study
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Risk factors. Any attributes and characteristics that increases the likelihood in
development of suicidal intentions like pressure and depression.
Influence. Forces that has the capacity to have an effect on the thinking,
understanding and perception of teenagers about suicidal intentions.
Suicidal Intentions. The act of thinking and planning of suicide due to the thinking
of death as the solution of a problem.
Teenager. A period of physical and psychological development from the onset of
puberty to adulthood. A stressful time filled with major changes includes body
changes, changes in thoughts and changes in feeling. Strong feelings of stress,
confusion, fear and doubt may influence a teen’s problem solving decision making.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the findings and conclusion in this study the following are the
considerations:
1. To strengthen and restore genuine family ties.
2. Since suicide is their scapegoat in pain and problems everyone should be
aware of the factors, characteristics, warning signs and behaviors of the
respondents.
3. Since low self-worth is a big factor, respondents should be reinforced with
positive mindset with easy access support groups in order to be
enlightened.
4. Students should also undergo team building, seminars, counseling and
bible studies since GOD is the center of our hearts