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College students' views on suicide

S R King1, W R Hampton, B Bernstein

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, St Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|May 1, 1996
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College students find suicide most acceptable in cases of terminal illness or depression. Religious affiliation and past suicide attempts influence these views, with a general tendency to accept suicide more for others than oneself.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Suicide acceptability is a complex issue influenced by various personal and situational factors.
  • Understanding college students' perceptions is crucial for developing targeted mental health interventions.
  • Previous research indicates a societal stigma surrounding suicide, but individual attitudes can vary significantly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate college students' attitudes towards the acceptability of suicide.
  • To examine how circumstances, religious affiliation, and personal history impact these attitudes.
  • To explore differences in acceptability when considering suicide for oneself versus for others.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to college students assessing suicide acceptability.

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  • Participants rated acceptability across different scenarios, including terminal illness, chronic illness, and depression.
  • Data were analyzed based on religious affiliation, history of suicide attempts, and target (self vs. other).

    • Main Results:

    • Terminal illness, chronic illness, and depression were rated as the most acceptable circumstances for suicide.
    • Students with religious affiliations showed lower acceptability compared to non-affiliated students.
    • A history of suicide attempts correlated with higher acceptability for both self and others.
    • Participants generally found suicide more acceptable for others, except in cases of depression among those with a history of attempts.

    Conclusions:

    • Circumstance, religious background, and prior suicide attempts significantly shape college students' views on suicide acceptability.
    • The findings highlight nuanced attitudes, particularly the reversal of self-versus-other acceptability in depression for individuals with a history of attempts.
    • Further research is needed to explore the underlying psychological mechanisms and inform suicide prevention strategies.