Perceived Stress, Self Efficacy and Reasons for Living as Predictors of Suicidal Ideation

By : Akansha Gautam, Updesh Kumar

Page No: 359-367

Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship of Perceived stress, self - efficacy and reasons for living with suicidal ideation among undergraduate students. Samples for the study consisted of 130 subjects drawn randomly from various colleges. The data were analyzed by using Pearson’s correlations and stepwise multiple regression analyses. The participants were assessed with Perceived Stress Scale, Self Efficacy, Reasons for living Inventory and Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation. Result revealed that perceived stress, as risk factor was found positively significantly correlated and most potent predictor of suicidal ideation. Further, the protective factors self-efficacy and reasons for living were found negatively significantly associated with suicide ideation. The study indicates that strong positive self- efficacy and reason for living are useful in preventing suicide. Moreover the findings are relevant for therapist and counselors in assessing suicide risk.

Authors :
Akansha Gautam : M.Phil, Scientist ‘C’ — Mental Health Division, Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), (DRDO), Delhi.
Updesh Kumar : Ph.D, Scientist ‘F’, Head, — Mental Health Division, (DIPR), (DRDO), Delhi.