Factors Influencing Suicidal Ideation in Female Adolescents With Smartphone Overdependence.

INTRODUCTION

This study investigated the factors influencing suicidal ideation in female adolescents with smartphone overdependence in South Korea.

METHOD: Based on the secondary analysis of national survey data collected in 2023, 8,314 female adolescents identified as being in the smartphone overdependence group participated in the study. Complex sample logistic regression analysis was used to assess the influencing factors.

RESULTS

Depressive symptoms, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), loneliness, stress, smoking, alcohol consumption, and smartphone usage time were found to be significant factors influencing suicidal ideation in female adolescents.

DISCUSSION: This study is the only one to examine the factors influencing suicidal ideation specifically in female adolescents with smartphone overdependence. The findings can contribute to research aimed at preventing suicide among female adolescents.