An Analysis of Parent-Female Adolescent Relationships in Female Adolescent Suicides

This study analysed female adolescent-family relations, believed to be one of the significant factors in female adolescents’ suicide attempts, from a multidimensional perspective. The subjects were 52 Turkish female adolescents who had attempted suicide & 52 normal female adolescents from two different secondary schools. Results revealed the general stress level of those who attempted suicide is higher than that of normal groups. The examination of family structures of the girls who attempted suicide made it clear the mothers were the mediators between fathers & daughters. It was also observed both parents shared many somatic concerns. (58 refs.)