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Belongingness and suicidal ideation in college students
Rachel A Ploskonka1, Heather L Servaty-Seib
1a Department of Educational Studies, Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|November 15, 2014
Summary
Family belongingness significantly impacts student suicidal ideation. This study found that a strong family connection is linked to lower suicidal thoughts among undergraduates.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Belongingness is crucial for mental well-being.
- Understanding factors influencing suicidal ideation in students is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between family, peer, and academic belongingness and suicidal ideation.
- To determine which domains of belongingness significantly predict suicidal ideation in undergraduate students.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 249 undergraduate students from a midwestern university.
- Employed multiple regression analysis to assess the predictive power of belongingness domains on suicidal ideation.
Main Results:
- Three domains of belongingness explained 9.4% of the variance in suicidal ideation.
- Only family belongingness demonstrated a significant, unique, and negative association with suicidal ideation.
Conclusions:
- Family belongingness plays a critical role in the development of suicidal ideation among students.
- Interventions strengthening family connections may help mitigate suicidal ideation in this population.
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