This report provides a critical analysis of a correlational study investigating the relationship between connectedness and suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) among adolescents. The study aimed to determine if there was a direct relationship between connectedness and STB, using a correlational design with questionnaires. The research targeted adolescents aged 18-20 in Pennsylvania, but the sample size of 21 students was significantly smaller than the required 128 based on power analysis, which limited the generalizability of the findings. The report critiques the sampling technique, the reliability and validity of the data collection tools, and the statistical methods employed. The critique highlights issues with the reliability coefficients and the Pearson product moment correlation, concluding that the study did not meet the required validity standards for scientific research. The report emphasizes the limitations of the study due to the small sample size and the need for improved scales to assess both independent and response variables, while acknowledging the agreement of the findings with previous research in the field. The study's conclusions regarding the relationship between connectedness and STB were questioned due to the methodological shortcomings.
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