Suicidal ideation in relation to depression, loneliness and hopelessness among university students

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between
suicidal ideation and depression, loneliness, hopelessness among University
students. Study sample is comprised of 112 University students (51 males and 61
females) drawn by using purposive sampling technique. Standard questionnaires
were used to obtain the data from the participants in a cross‐sectional survey. The
obtained data were analyzed by using Pearson product moment correlation and
stepwise multiple regression. Results showed that suicidal ideation was positively
correlated with depression, loneliness and hopelessness. Stepwise multiple
regression analysis further reveals that depression, loneliness and hopelessness
significantly predict suicidal ideation among university students. Study limitations
and implications are also discussed.