Results indicate several areas of concern for parents and professionals who work with adolescents. One of the most alarming statistics was that one out of every four adolescents reported they had seriously considered ending their own life within the past year. When separated by gender, nearly one of every three females said they considered killing themselves. The world of today's adolescents holds opportunities and advantages that were inconceivable for their parents and grandparents. Unfortunately, their world also holds greater risks and dangers.
Violence appears to be a common part of the adolescent world.
These researchers point to the large body of research that supports the idea that violence on television and film plays a significant role in teaching young people to be physically aggressive. Male adolescents have been found to be far more likely to get in physical fights and to be arrested for violent activity than females. Suicide is the ultimate physical violence against oneself. Adolescent suicide has risen at an alarming rate. This question was explored in this study.