Table 5 Binary logistic regression of suicidal ideation and the reception of media and social media content among the surveyed children in Spain (2024).

From: Patterns of media and social media consumption associated with suicidal ideation in Spanish children

Significant indicators of media use and reception

Model 1: Medium-high suicide risk (without age moderation)

Model 2: Medium-high suicide risk (with age moderation)

Audiovisual reception

 Frequently watch contests or reality shows

0.243*

0.236*

Informative reception and reception and search for content about suicides

 Frequently search for information about suicide on the internet

0.525*

0.522*

Use of social media

 Frequently post photos of their private life on social media

0.435**

0.436**

 Prediction percentage

Between 10.6% (Cox and Snell R²) and 15.1% (Nagelkerke R²)

Between 10.9% (Cox and Snell R²) and 15.6% (Nagelkerke R²)

  1. Source: own elaboration. Only significative interactions are presented (p < 0.05).