Document Type

Poster

Event Website

https://source2022.sched.com/

Start Date

16-5-2022

End Date

16-5-2022

Keywords

South Korea, Suicide Rates, Youth Suicide, Education Fever, Diversity

Abstract

This presentation takes a look at the suicide rates among South Korean youth ages 15 to 19, comparing the numbers to those of the same age range in the United States. We will look at the raw numbers, go over similarities and differences, and end with contributing factors for both groups. Particular focus will be on how South Korea is considered to have the best education system in the world and the impact that fact has on the young people going through it.

Faculty Mentor(s)

Chong Eun Ahn

Department/Program

Business Administration, Japanese

Additional Mentoring Department

Asian Studies

Additional Mentoring Department

AKS Korean Studies Scholarship

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May 16th, 12:00 AM May 16th, 12:00 AM

Suicide and South Korean Youth: How a World Class Education System affects its Adolescents

This presentation takes a look at the suicide rates among South Korean youth ages 15 to 19, comparing the numbers to those of the same age range in the United States. We will look at the raw numbers, go over similarities and differences, and end with contributing factors for both groups. Particular focus will be on how South Korea is considered to have the best education system in the world and the impact that fact has on the young people going through it.

https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2022/CAH/9