Factores psicosociales que inciden en la conducta suicida en adolescentes.

Abstract

The following research project is aimed at identifying the psychosocial factors that influence the suicidal behavior of adolescents, using the qualitative approach, obtaining information through a semi-structured interview, life history, and focus group. Adolescence tends to be a complex stage, where physical, psychic, behavioral and emotional changes are experienced, which in some cases generates crisis for the adolescent, his family and even his peers and the environment that surrounds them. The family environment, relationships with family members, and parenting patterns are the fundamental basis for the adolescent to develop strategies in the management of self-esteem, resilience and emotional intelligence, which are consolidated through experience. and contact with the environment, with educational institutions being the means of strengthening and guiding the adolescents' development process.