Citation

Vasconcelos-Raposo J, Soares AR, Silva F, Fernandes MG, Teixeira CM. Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas) 2016; 33(2): 345-354.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016)

DOI

10.1590/1982-02752016000200016

PMID

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Abstract

Suicide is a serious public health problem and is among the top ten causes of death worldwide for all age groups. It is the third leading cause among 15-35-year olds. The main objective of this quasi-experimental, quantitative, and cross-sectional study was to compare the levels of suicidal ideation among college students (n = 50) and nonstudents (n = 51). Subjects were compared according to sex, age, place of residence, living arrangements, educational level, and occupational status using the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire. The sample consisted of 101 individuals aged 18- 25 years, Mean of 21.44 years and Standard Deviation of 2.43. The results showed higher levels of suicidal ideation among the non-college students. Statistically significant effects were found among the following variables: level of education, occupational status, living alone, and presence of anxiety disorder and/or depression. The findings of this study suggest the need for suicide prevention measures in order to reduce deaths by suicide and suicide attempt rate. © 2016, PUC de Campinas. All rights reserved.

Language: pt

Keywords

Students; Suicide ideation; Young adult