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Purpose of the study: Depression is a common mental disorder which had become a powerful trigger of suicidal ideation. The aim is to identify the difference and relationship of depression and suicidal ideation among university students. Methods: A total of four hundred and fifty-six (N=456) students were recruited through proportionate sampling. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Revised (CESD-R) and Adult Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (ASIQ) were used to measure depression and suicidal ideation, respectively. Results: The results show that there was a weak and positive relationship between depression and suicidal ideation among university students (r=.22). A significant difference of depression was found between genders (p<.05), on the contrary no significant difference on suicidal ideation between genders (p>.05) Conclusion: This study helps in examining the relationship and difference in depression and suicidal ideation among university students. Female has higher depression than male counterpart due to poor control over emotion. In conclusion, as depression increases, the suicidal ideation also increases among university students.
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To Cite this Article: Aning, F. A., Budull, C. R., Sabturani, N., Ahing, T., & Talip, N. K. A. (2021). Depression and Suicidal Ideation among University Students. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(12), 1995–2004.
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