Objective: The present study aimed to examine the mediating role of spirituality in the relationship between perceived social support and resilience and suicidal ideation in adolescents.
Methods: This study utilized an analytical–correlational design with structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine the mediating role of spirituality in the relationship between perceived social support, resilience, and suicidal ideation among adolescents. The sample consisted of ۲۷۰ students (۱۶۷ girls and ۱۰۳ boys) from Ardabil, selected through convenience sampling during the ۲۰۲۴–۲۰۲۵ academic year. Data were collected using validated questionnaires, including the Beck’s suicide ideation questionnaire, the perceived social support scale, the Connor-Davidson resilience scale, and the Hall and Edwards spirituality assessment scale. SPSS software, version ۲۷ and AMOS software, version ۲۴ were used for data analysis, and all ethical guidelines, including informed consent and confidentiality, were strictly followed.
Results: The results indicated significant direct and indirect relationships among the study variables.
Spirituality was positively influenced by both perceived social support (P<۰.۰۰۱) and resilience (P<۰.۰۰۱), while it negatively predicted suicidal ideation (P<۰.۰۰۱). Moreover, perceived social support (P=۰.۰۰۱) and resilience (P<۰.۰۰۱) were found to negatively affect suicidal ideation, with spirituality playing a significant mediating role in these relationships. The bootstrap analysis confirmed the significance of the indirect effects of social support and resilience on suicidal ideation through spirituality (P<۰.۰۰۱).
Conclusion: The study highlights the significant mediating role of spirituality in the relationship between perceived social support, resilience, and suicidal ideation in adolescents. These findings underscore the importance of spiritual factors in mental health interventions.