Spiritual Well-being and Social Support in Predicting Suicidal Ideation among Adolescents’ in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

The current study was conducted to identify the impact of the role of social support and spiritual well-being in predicting suicidal ideation among adolescents in Peshawar, Pakistan. The sample size consisted of 300 Adolescents from different colleges in Peshawar (N = 300). Their ages ranged from 16 to 19 years old. Statistical analysis revealed that among 300 participants, those who scored lower on the spirituality scale and social support scale were found with a high intensity of suicidal ideation. The results of the study supported the proposed hypotheses and confirmed the role of social support and spiritual well-being in predicting suicidal ideation among adolescents. It discusses the complex interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to suicidal ideation. The influence of social isolation, lack of social support, and existential distress on adolescents' vulnerability to suicidal thoughts is highlighted. Additionally, the impact of early attachments on emotional and social development is explored, emphasizing how secure attachments in childhood can lead to better self-esteem, emotional regulation, and social skills, which in turn can positively impact spiritual well-being and act as protective factors against suicidal ideation.