Gender differences in suicidal ideation, loneliness, attitude towards alcohol and drug abuse and peer relations

Pages: 218-220
Deephikha (Sai Nath University, Ranchi, Jharkhand)
Dalbir Singh Saini (District Social Welfare Officer, Hisar, Haryana)

The present study examined gender differences in suicidal ideation, loneliness, attitude towards alcohol and drug abuse; and peer relations among adolescents. The sample was comprised of 400 students (200 boys and 200 girls) in the age range of 18-23 years studying at UG and PG level in District Hisar and Jind. T-test was used to analyze the results. The findings indicated that there was a significant gender difference in loneliness and attitude towards alcohol and drug use, and peer relation, however, no significant gender difference was found in suicidal ideation. The results are discussed with empirical findings.