Factors associated with suicidal ideation among undergraduates of Bigham University, Abuja
CHAPTER ONE
The objective of the study is to ascertain the factors associated with suicidal ideation among undergraduates in Bigham University, Abuja. The specific objectives are;
- To ascertain the effect of personal challenges on suicidal ideation among undergraduates of Bigham University, Abuja
- To ascertain the effect of social challenges on suicidal ideation among undergraduates of Bigham University, Abuja
- To ascertain the effect of academic challenges on suicidal ideation among undergraduates of Bigham University, Abuja
Chapter Two
Related literature review
Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal ideations (SI), often called suicidal thoughts or ideas, is a broad term used to describe a range of contemplations, wishes, and preoccupations with death and suicide. There is no universally accepted consistent definition of SI, which leads to ongoing challenges for clinicians, researchers, and educators. For example, in research studies, SI is frequently given different operational definitions. This interferes with the ability to compare findings across studies and is frequently mentioned as a limitation in meta-analyses associated with suicidality. Some SI definitions include suicide planning deliberations, while others consider planning to be a discrete stage.
Beyond the lack of clear nomenclature, there are other concerns. A systematic review of the numerous interprofessional clinical guidelines for suicide yielded no consensus on a clinical gold standard for assessing and managing SI or people at risk of suicide. Although scales to measure depression, SI and risk for suicide exist, none produce a score that is sufficiently reliable or clinically useful in predicting the very small subgroup of suicide ideators whose death by suicide is imminent. (The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guidelines for Psychiatric Evaluation of Adults, 3rd ed. 2016, p. 19).
Chapter Three
Research methodology
Research Design
The research design adopted in this research work is the survey research design which involves the usage of self-designed questionnaire in the collection of data. Under the survey research design, primary data of this study will be collected from students of Bigham University in order to determine the factors associated with suicidal ideation among Undergraduates. The design was chosen because it enables the researcher to collect data without manipulation of any variables of interest in the study. The design also provides opportunity for equal chance of participation in the study for respondents.
Population of Study
The population of study is the census of all items or a subject that possess the characteristics or that have the knowledge of the phenomenon that is being studied (Asiaka, 1991). It also means the aggregate people from which the sample is to be drawn.
Population is sometimes referred to as the universe. The population of this research study will be Seventy-five (75) selected students of Bigham University, Abuja
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
This chapter is about the analysis and presentation of data collected from the field through questionnaire. The analysis of the data with particular question immediately followed by the presentation of findings.
As mentioned in chapter three, 75 questionnaires were administered and 50 were retrieved and necessary analysis was carried out on them and presented as follows:
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain factors associated with suicide ideation among undergraduates of Bigham University. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of factors associated with suicide ideation among undergraduates
Summary
This study was on factors associated with suicide ideation among undergraduates of Bigham University. Three objectives were raised which included: To ascertain the effect of personal challenges on suicidal ideation among undergraduates of Bigham University, Abuja, to ascertain the effect of social challenges on suicidal ideation among undergraduates of Bigham University, Abuja and to ascertain the effect of academic challenges on suicidal ideation among undergraduates of Bigham University, Abuja. The total population for the study is 75 students of Bigham University, Abuja. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for this study. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies
Conclusion
It was found that that the variables associated with suicidal ideation were personal challenges, academic challenges, and social challenges. However, in the multivariate analysis, sexual orientation, suicide attempts in the family and depressive symptoms remained in the adjusted model. These findings constitute a situational diagnosis that higher can assist education institutions in the promotion of prevention and coping actions regarding these questions, as well as help health professionals, who work within the campus or attend students off site, to understand the importance of measures that identify and minimize the situation.
Recommendation
There is a need to strengthen the networks of supports and resilience of emerging adults in mitigating suicidal thoughts
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