Abstract

This study aimed to derive consensus of adolescent suicide counseling experts on suicide risk factors of adolescents. A literature review was conducted focusing on meta-research about adolescent suicide risk factors. After classifying identified factors based on the biopsychosocial model, a Delphi questionnaire was drafted. Three Delphi surveys were conducted to reach a consensus on adolescent suicide risk factors for 73 counselors with experience in counseling for suicide adolescents. SPSS 21.0 statistical program was employed as a data processing method. Demographic characteristics were identified through descriptive statistics and frequency analysis. The ratio of expert consensus was obtained through frequency analysis and adopted as a risk factor for adolescent suicide if the consensus ratio was more than 80%. As a result of this study, a total of 50 risk factors were derived. Based on research results, discussions, implications, and follow-up research are suggested.