The Influence of Negative Life Experience on Youth Suicide in Tehsil Takht-i-Bhai District Mardan, KPK

Abstract

The major objective of the present study was to explore the community perception regarding youth suicide in Takht-i-bahi district Mardan. The sample size of 383 respondents as selected from union council Pirsaddi, Jalala  and Maddi Baba as per sekaran (2003). A conceptual frame work was comprised of independent variables, negative life experiences and dependent variable youth suicide. The interview schedule collected demographic information such as education, age, marital status, and family income, along with data on the study variables. Negative life experience and youth suicide: The study found a highly significant association (p=0.000) between youth suicide and youth addicted to drugs has more chances to involve on indecent acts. (p=0.000) separation of parents may lead to disturbance in life of young people. (p=0.000) physical maltreatment in childhood may cause mental distress among youths. (p=0.000) bad company in childhood has an impact on youth which may lead them to failure in life and failure of a business or other goals can negatively impact the mental health of young people (p=0.000) were all significantly associated with youth suicide. Additionally a significant association (p=0.001) also found between youth suicide and the sudden death of a loved one can generate extreme stress for young individual. Similarly (p=0.002) presence of a chronic disease may affect the mental health of the youth. And Social disconnectedness plays a significant role in the feeling of isolation and depression in young people (p=0.000) also showed a highly significant association.