Systematic Review of Studies on the Internet Regarding Self Harm and Suicide in Young People In Ventura
CSEF · 2014 Behavioral & Social Sciences
Overview
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to find out whether or not the internet is having an effect on todays youth regarding suicide and self harm rates. Methods/Materials We gave out 249 surveys to people of different age, gender, race, ethnicities, and economic stand points in our school. Results From our 249 surveys, results are averaged through each age group and gender. results varied within different gender and age group. Conclusions/Discussion We concluded that the internet has effected self harm and suicide rates. Answers varied through age and gender. For male overall, used internet less than females which resulted in having less conflict online. females however, use the internet much more often which results in a more likelihood of being bullied online. Both genders however, reported evenly that they knew someone who has attempted or thought about self mutilation.
Summary statement
Our project is about how the internet effects suicide rates and attemps.
Help received
Classmates helped by being test subjects
Competition history
- CSEF 2014
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