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Suicidal Behavior in University Students in Spain: a Network Analysis.
Victoria Soto-Sanz1, Álvaro García Del Castillo-López1,2, David Pineda1
1Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Brain and Behavior
|April 18, 2025
Summary
Suicidal behavior in university students is a complex system influenced by psychological factors. Network analysis identified key risk and protective elements, informing targeted prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Network Analysis
Background:
- Suicidal behavior is a critical issue among university students.
- Traditional research often fails to capture the intricate psychological dynamics of suicidal behavior.
- This study applies network analysis to explore these dynamics in a student population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine suicidal behavior in university students using network analysis.
- To identify the psychological network associated with suicidal behavior.
- To pinpoint key risk and protective factors within this network.
Main Methods:
- 1048 Spanish university students participated.
- Data collected on suicidal behavior, emotional/behavioral difficulties, prosocial behavior, well-being, emotional intelligence, self-esteem, empathy, affect, and emotional regulation.
- Network analysis was employed to map interrelationships between variables.
Main Results:
- Prevalence rates: 21.5% suicidal thoughts, 5.8% suicide attempts.
- Network analysis revealed "considered taking own life" as a central node.
- Suicidal behavior interconnected with depression, affect, and emotional intelligence; negatively associated with self-esteem and positive affect.
Conclusions:
- Suicidal behavior is a multifaceted system influenced by cognitive, emotional, and affective factors.
- Network analysis provides valuable insights for assessing risk and protective factors.
- Emphasizes the need for tailored prevention strategies in university settings.
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