Evaluating the relationship between youth problems and suicidal ideation

Pages: 826-829
Parisa Bahramian (Department of Psychology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra)
Alpana Vaidya (Department of Psychology, Symbiosis College of Arts and Science and Commerce, Pune, Maharashtra)

Present study explored the relationship between youth problems and suicidal ideation in youth. Researchers have chosen college students in the age group of 18 to 20 years. The sample size was 400 students. The research was conducted in universities and colleges. Samples were collected from students by filling the questionnaire. Results were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation method. Results indicated the positive correlation between youth problems and suicidal ideation. Result showed the significant correlation between four areas in youth problems and suicidal ideation. The four areas are: Family problems, school/college problems, social problems and lastly the personal problems and over sensitivity have positive correlation with suicidal ideation.