Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to focus on these various aspects of social functioning that are not specifically related to family relationships or peer relationships. Social withdrawal is one aspect of disturbed social functioning that has been identified as a predictor of suicidality among adolescents. First, negative social functioning features are discussed in this chapter, including social withdrawal and isolation, alienation, and feelings of loneliness. Loneliness is a social functioning dimension that has been linked to suicidal behaviors in youth whereas alienation, a subjective feeling similar to loneliness, has also been associated with adolescent suicidal behavior. Although these features may represent somewhat overlapping constructs, research in each area is explained separately since these features of social functioning are typically measured in different ways. Second, we present research findings on adolescent's involvement in social activities; an aspect of social functioning that may buffer the teen against increased or continued suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. Following the literature review, this chapter presents various strategies to assess social factors that are related to adolescent suicidal behavior.
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