High Suicide Rates And Its Effects On The Youth - 3323 Words

Introduction This paper will survey the reasons for the unusually high suicide rates found specifically in South Korea. There are many different factors that contribute to suicide such as depression, certain cultural values, the educational system and more. It will begin with the rates of suicide found in the country versus the average suicide rate in other countries. We will further go in depth to discover how various reasons for depression and cultural values have impacted the youth. It will also describe the rigor and intensity of the educational system in present day Korea and its effects on the youth. It will also continue onto exploring the culture and how that correlates back to the high suicide rates by exploring further into the†¦show more content†¦The importance of success which relates back to Korea’s culture, as well as how this immense pressure can lead to depression and further lead to thoughts of suicide. The methodology of this research will employ a review of primary as wells as secondary sources about the culture of Korea, depression, family relations as well as the educational system alongside the presentation of presently rising suicide rates. There will also be interviews conducted from students currently studying in South Korea and their opinions in regard to the culture that they are enveloped in. Causes and Contributing Factors to Suicide Adolescence is a crucial developmental period for the younger generation. It is a delicate time frame characterized as a season permeated with intense mood swings; focus on self, and a time of increased stress. This characterization and generalized image has led to the ignorance of the severity of the matter. There are two conclusions as a result from this. The first being that the hardships faced during the period of adolescence is not held in importance and secondly, the problems faced are not properly