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Adolescent suicide remains a critical public health concern, with family support and
communication widely recognized as protective factors. Although global research on adolescent
suicide has expanded in recent years, limited attention has been given to how family-related
dimensions are represented across the literature. This study mapped global research trends on
adolescent suicide risk from 2020 to 2024, focusing on family support and communication by
examining publication output, thematic structures, and collaboration networks. Using
scientometric tools (Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny), analyses of keyword co-occurrence, co-
authorship, and factorial structures were conducted, supported by visual mapping techniques. A
total of 3,492 Scopus-indexed articles were analyzed. Results show that annual scientific output
increased by nearly 50% between 2020 and 2022, driven by heightened research activity in
developing countries, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growth of open-access publishing. Three
major thematic clusters emerged: psychological and demographic risk factors, methodological
emphasis on suicidal ideation and peer influence, and emerging attention to gender identity,
minority stress, and family acceptance. However, family support and communication remained
peripheral themes, indicating underrepresentation. While research volume and thematic diversity
have increased, particularly during and after the pandemic, systemic family processes remain
insufficiently emphasized. Greater interdisciplinary, family-centered approaches are needed to
strengthen adolescent suicide prevention strategies.