Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Psychology
Date of Award
5-2006
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Jon B. Ellis
Committee Members
Christopher S. Dula, Peggy J. Cantrell
Abstract
Every year in the United States approximately 30,000 people commit suicide including approximately 1,100 college students. Furthermore, heavy alcohol consumption is prevalent on many college campuses and has been linked to suicidal behavior. The present study was conducted to examine suicidal ideation and reasons for living in college students with varying levels of risk for alcohol related problems. Undergraduate students (n = 161) were administered a survey to assess demographics, suicide ideation status, reasons for living, and the participant's level of risk for alcohol related problems. Results indicated that suicide ideators are significantly more likely than non-ideators to be at risk for alcohol related problems. Also, women were significantly more likely to be suicide ideators and endorse more reasons for living. The results of this study may be used to identify groups who are at an increased risk for suicide, as well as to implement more efficient intervention and prevention programs on the collegiate level.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Lamis, Dorian A., "Reasons for Living and Suicidal Ideation among College Students with Varying Levels of Risk for Alcohol Related Problems." (2006). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2180. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2180
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.