Predictors of Depression and Suicidal Ideation of Filipino College Freshmen in a Philippine State College

This study described the prevalence and predictors of depression and suicidal ideation of 365 Filipino college freshmen in a Philippine State College during the academic year 2019–2020. Utilizing a descriptive correlational design, psychosocial predictors were measured using the Bar-On EQ Inventory...

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Main Author: Nick D. Alayon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Graduate School 2021-03-01
Series:Philippine Social Science Journal
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Online Access:https://philssj.org/index.php/main/article/view/296
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description This study described the prevalence and predictors of depression and suicidal ideation of 365 Filipino college freshmen in a Philippine State College during the academic year 2019–2020. Utilizing a descriptive correlational design, psychosocial predictors were measured using the Bar-On EQ Inventory and participants' socio-demographic profile respectively. Depression and suicidal ideation were measured using Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 and Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale respectively. Emotional intelligence and family structure were inversely associated with depression and suicidal ideation while sex was associated with suicidal ideation. Parents/guardian's educational attainment was associated with depression and suicidal ideation. EQ and family structure were predictors of depression and suicidal ideation, while sex predicted suicidal ideation. Prevalent depression, higher suicidal tendencies among female students, and those living alone, and students' underdeveloped EQ point towards an urgency for gender-specific, psycho-socially oriented, and strategic school-based mental health program.
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spelling doaj.art-2585c8e14d4b4ab08e1777c9457ae6102022-12-22T03:35:25ZengUniversity of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Graduate SchoolPhilippine Social Science Journal2672-31072704-288X2021-03-014110.52006/main.v4i1.296Predictors of Depression and Suicidal Ideation of Filipino College Freshmen in a Philippine State CollegeNick D. Alayon0Carlos Hilado Memorial State College, Talisay City, Philippines This study described the prevalence and predictors of depression and suicidal ideation of 365 Filipino college freshmen in a Philippine State College during the academic year 2019–2020. Utilizing a descriptive correlational design, psychosocial predictors were measured using the Bar-On EQ Inventory and participants' socio-demographic profile respectively. Depression and suicidal ideation were measured using Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 and Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale respectively. Emotional intelligence and family structure were inversely associated with depression and suicidal ideation while sex was associated with suicidal ideation. Parents/guardian's educational attainment was associated with depression and suicidal ideation. EQ and family structure were predictors of depression and suicidal ideation, while sex predicted suicidal ideation. Prevalent depression, higher suicidal tendencies among female students, and those living alone, and students' underdeveloped EQ point towards an urgency for gender-specific, psycho-socially oriented, and strategic school-based mental health program. https://philssj.org/index.php/main/article/view/296Psychology, depression, suicidal ideation, college freshmen, Philippines
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Predictors of Depression and Suicidal Ideation of Filipino College Freshmen in a Philippine State College
Philippine Social Science Journal
Psychology, depression, suicidal ideation, college freshmen, Philippines
title Predictors of Depression and Suicidal Ideation of Filipino College Freshmen in a Philippine State College
title_full Predictors of Depression and Suicidal Ideation of Filipino College Freshmen in a Philippine State College
title_fullStr Predictors of Depression and Suicidal Ideation of Filipino College Freshmen in a Philippine State College
title_full_unstemmed Predictors of Depression and Suicidal Ideation of Filipino College Freshmen in a Philippine State College
title_short Predictors of Depression and Suicidal Ideation of Filipino College Freshmen in a Philippine State College
title_sort predictors of depression and suicidal ideation of filipino college freshmen in a philippine state college
topic Psychology, depression, suicidal ideation, college freshmen, Philippines
url https://philssj.org/index.php/main/article/view/296
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