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http://dx.doi.org/10.14370/jewnr.2011.17.2.132

Relations among Suicidal Ideation, Parental Attachment, and Self-Identity of College Students  

Kim, Hyo-Jeong (Department of Nursing, Daewon University College)
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Journal of East-West Nursing Research / v.17, no.2, 2011 , pp. 132-138 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship among suicidal ideation, parental attachment, and self-identity of college students. Methods: This study was designed as a descriptive correlational research. The participants were 314 college students in Gyeongbuk province. Data were collected from September 23 to Oct 5 in 2009 using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient using SPSS WIN (Version 12.0). Results: Suicidal ideation showed negative correlations with maternal and paternal attachment (r=-.20, p<.001; r=-.24, p<.001, respectively) as well as self-identity (r=-.37, p<.001). Self-identity had positive correlations with maternal and attachment (r=.16, p=.006; r=.23, p<.001, respectively). Conclusion: The findings suggest that suicidal ideation may be decreased when college students have higher parental attachment and self-identity. Strategies to improve parental attachment and self-identity are needed in near future.
Keywords
Parents; Attachment; Identity; Suicide;
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