Abstract
This article is dedicated to the study of certain characterological traits of adolescents prone to suicidal behavior. The issue of researching suicidal behavior is particularly significant for modern Kazakhstan, where official statistics annually show a significant upward trend in the suicide rate among adolescents. Relying on the commonly accepted psychological profile of a suicidal individual, we classified depression, life dissatisfaction, suicidal intentions, and tendencies as the key characterological traits of adolescents prone to suicidal behavior in our study. Examining these traits provides an opportunity for a deeper analysis of this phenomenon and helps identify predictors contributing to the development of suicidal behavior. The object of the study was adolescents aged 13 to 16. The aim of the research was to examine the characterological traits of adolescents prone to suicidal behavior. In 2023, the study was conducted in schools in Almaty and involved students from grades 8 to 11. The methodological toolkit consisted of three techniques. The value and significance of the study lie in its results, which identified the characterological traits of adolescents prone to suicidal behavior, ultimately contributing to the prevention of suicidal risks. Keywords: suicidal behavior, students, characterological traits, etc.