Reasons for suicidal thoughts among adolescents South Korea 2022

Published by L. Yoon, Aug 8, 2023
According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2022, around 44 percent of middle and high school students who had suicidal thoughts in the past year cited academic problems as the main reason. Anxiety about the future and career followed with around 21.6percent. Suicide has been the leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 24 in South Korea since 2011.

Main reasons for suicidal thoughts among middle and high school students in South Korea as of July 2022

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Release date

December 2022

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

May to July, 2022

Number of respondents

1,871 middle and high school students

Age group

14-18 years old

Special properties

the questionnaire was mailed

Method of interview

Questionnaire and personal interview

Supplementary notes

Original question: "What is the main reason for wanting to die?"

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