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Effects of Depression, Self-Esteem, and Social Support on Suicidal Ideation in College Students

대학생의 우울, 자존감, 사회적 지지가 자살생각에 미치는 영향

  • Park, Younghee (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Dongguk University)
  • 박영희 (동국대학교 의과대학 간호학과)
  • Received : 2016.12.29
  • Accepted : 2017.01.11
  • Published : 2017.01.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was done to examine whether depression, self-esteem, and social support influence suicidal ideation among college students. Methods: Using a correlation study design, participants were recruited from two universities selected by convenience sampling. Data were collected from June 1, to August 31, 2014 from the 206 participants included in the study. The data were analyzed using SPSS / Win 18.0. Results: There was a significant correlation between depression, self esteem, social support, and suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation was negatively correlated with self-esteem (r=-.64, p<.001) and social support (r=-.45, p<.001), while, suicidal ideation showed a positive correlation with depression (r=.69, p<.001). The significant predictors related to suicidal ideation were depression, self-esteem, and social support. Conclusion: Findings indicate that sensitively assessing depression in college students and efforts to reduce depression can reduce the risk of suicide. Self-esteem and social support of college students are also important resources for suicide prevention.

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