RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUICIDAL IDEATION, EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND CURRENT LIFE STRESSORS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the relationship between suicidal ideation emotional regulation and current life stressors among university students. A sample of 200 university students completed measures on suicidal ideation emotional regulation and current life stressors. Pearson correlation analysis revealed that there is a positive relationship between suicidal ideation and current life stressors and there is a positive relationship between suicidal ideation and difficulties in emotional regulation and there is positive relationship between difficulties in emotional regulation and current life stressors. Difficulties in emotional regulation and current life stressors significantly predict suicidal ideation among university students. Regression analysis shows that gender differences are significant in difficulties in emotional regulation as females score higher on difficulties in emotional regulation. Age showed a significant relationship with suicidal ideation. The findings of the study highlight the role of emotional regulation and current life stressors in suicidal ideation among university students.