Interpersonal and intrapersonal predictors of suicidal thoughts and actions in first-year college students
Heather L Servaty-Seib1, Parrish Williams1, Chye Hong Liew1
1Educational Studies Department, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
Objective:
The aim was to determine the unique predictors of suicide risk in first-year college students.
Participants:
First-year students (N = 665) at a Midwestern university participated.
Methods:
An online survey assessed Joiner's interpersonal factors (i.e., thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and acquired capability) as well as intrapersonal factors (i.e., perfectionism, self-compassion, emotional intelligence/reactivity, and growth mindset) often associated with suicidal thoughts and actions.
Results:
Linear regression indicated that the factor set significantly predicted thoughts, F (12, 632) = 114.90, p < .000, R2 = .680, and actions, F (12, 632) = 58.42, p < .000, R2 = .526. Perceived burdensomeness, acquired capability, and underrepresented sexual orientation were positive predictors of both thoughts and actions, whereas growth mindset was a negative predictor of thoughts and stressful life events was a positive predictor of actions.
Conclusion:
The results offer direction for evidence-informed interventions aimed at reducing suicide risk in first-year college students.
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