The Role Of Resilience And Self-Esteem In Predicting Suicidal Ideation Among Undergraduate Students

Abstract

Background: Suicide is a public health problem and one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Self-esteem and resilience are known risk factors for the development and escalation of suicide ideation. Some more insights in this area are crucial to know and aspects yet to be explored to prevent and manage this crisis in the general population. It is essential to increase our knowledge concerning the etiology of suicide among college-going students. Aim: The present study investigated the relationship between self-esteem, resilience, and suicidal ideation in undergraduate students. Method: The sample comprised 240 students from various colleges of Hisar. Suicidal Ideation Scale (SIS), Self-Esteem Scale, and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) were used. Findings: The results revealed that both self-esteem and resilience help prevent suicide ideation, but the levels vary. Regression analysis indicated that Low self-esteem leads to higher levels of suicidal ideation. This might be because of social and personal factors. The higher a person's self-esteem and resilience, the less likely they are to consider suicide.  Conclusion: One of the recommendations is to raise awareness and information about suicidal thoughts among undergraduates to establish a framework for potential preventative programs or treatments for students who are having suicidal thoughts.