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Meta-Analysis on Variables Related to Suicidal Ideation among College Students

안세영 1 Choi, Bo Young 1 Kim jong-hak 1

1제주대학교

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the previous research on suicidal ideation among college students. The meta-analysis was used to analyze dissertations and academic journals published in Korea from the year of 2005 to 2015 which dealt the variables of college students' suicidal ideaton. Main results of this study were as follows: First, the variables related to suicidal ideation among college students were classified into 11 variables of triggering factors and 6 variables of suppressing factors. Second, the most influential triggering variable was depression, which was followed by negative emotion, hopelessness, dysfunctional family communication, maladaptive perfectionism, life stress, maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation, impulsivity, job-seeking stress, emotion-focused stress coping style, and problem drinking, respectively. Third, the most influential suppressing variable was self-esteem. And it was followed by self-identity, attachment, ego-resilience, social support, and problem-focused stress coping style. In conclusion, the results of this study can be applied to educational and counseling program for the prevention of college students' suicide. Limitations to the current study and recommendations for future research are discussed.

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