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Correlation between Family Environment and Suicidal Ideation in University Students in China

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  • Hui Zhai

    (Department of Medical Psychology, Public Health Institute of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Bing Bai

    (Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Lu Chen

    (Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China)

  • Dong Han

    (Department of Medical Psychology, Public Health Institute of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China)

  • Lin Wang

    (Department of Medical Psychology, Public Health Institute of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China)

  • Zhengxue Qiao

    (Department of Medical Psychology, Public Health Institute of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China)

  • Xiaohui Qiu

    (Department of Medical Psychology, Public Health Institute of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China)

  • Xiuxian Yang

    (Department of Medical Psychology, Public Health Institute of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China)

  • Yanjie Yang

    (Department of Medical Psychology, Public Health Institute of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China)

Abstract

Background : This study investigated the association between suicidal ideation and family environment. The sample included 5183 Chinese university students. A number of studies on suicidal ideation have focused on individuals rather than families. This paper reviews the general principles of suicidal ideation and the consequences resulting from the family environment. Methods : This study used six different colleges as the dataset, which included 2645 males and 2538 females. Students were questioned with respect to social demographics and suicidal ideation factors. The data were analyzed with factor and logistic analyses to determine the association between suicidal ideation and poor family environment. Results : The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 9.2% (476/5183). Most participants with suicidal ideation had significant similarities: they had poor family structures and relationships, their parents had unstable work, and their parents used improper parenting styles. Female students were more likely to have suicidal thoughts than male students. Conclusions : This study shows that suicidal ideation is a public health issue among Chinese university students and demonstrates the importance of considering the family environment when examining university students’ suicidal ideation. Understanding family-related suicidal ideation risk factors can help to predict and prevent suicides among university students.

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  • Hui Zhai & Bing Bai & Lu Chen & Dong Han & Lin Wang & Zhengxue Qiao & Xiaohui Qiu & Xiuxian Yang & Yanjie Yang, 2015. "Correlation between Family Environment and Suicidal Ideation in University Students in China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 12(2), pages 1-13, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:12:y:2015:i:2:p:1412-1424:d:45150
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    1. Ou Wu & Xi Lu & Kee Jiar Yeo & Yunyu Xiao & Paul Yip, 2022. "Assessing Prevalence and Unique Risk Factors of Suicidal Ideation among First-Year University Students in China Using a Unique Multidimensional University Personality Inventor," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(17), pages 1-10, August.
    2. Jingjing Zhao & Yanna Chi & Yanli Ju & Xiyao Liu & Jingjing Wang & Xinglai Liu & Bob Lew & Ching Sin Siau & Cunxian Jia, 2020. "Shame and Suicidal Ideation among Undergraduates in China: The Mediating Effect of Thwarted Belongingness and Perceived Burdensomeness," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(7), pages 1-14, March.
    3. Chen, Yanling & Xie, Ruibo & Tan, Deqin & Wang, Xiaoyue & Fan, Ruiting & Li, Weijian & Ding, Wan, 2023. "Bidirectional longitudinal relationships between victimization, resilience and suicidal ideation of adolescents," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 154(C).
    4. Omar Baza-Arce & Angélica Juárez-Loya & Catalina González-Forteza, 2024. "Developmental Assets and Their Relationship to Suicidal Behavior in Mexican Young Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(8), pages 1-11, August.

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