A survey of suicide risk among university students across three regions in Java, Indonesia
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Title
A survey of suicide risk among university students across three regions in Java, Indonesia
Subject
students, suicide risk, university,
Description
Introduction: Suicide remains a significant global health and social problem, with Indonesia showing a lower suicide
rate compared to other Asian countries. However, the underreporting of cases in Indonesia suggests that the incidence
rate of suicide is higher than documented. This study aimed to identify the risk of suicide among Indonesian college
students.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 557 students from three universities across Java Island,
recruited using the purposive sampling method. The Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSSI) was used to assess suicide
risk. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine the prevalence of suicide-related outcomes.
Additionally, linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the associations between suicide risk, suicidal
ideation, suicide planning, and self-control in relation to age, sex, and year of study.
Results: The average suicide risk among college students was 4.04 (SD= 6.60; 95%CI = 3.49 – 4.59) out of 38, indicating
a generally low risk. However, 34.6% of students experienced the desire to die at least once, and 12.7% had a strong desire
to make active suicide attempts. Furthermore, 15.8% of students found suicide an acceptable solution to their problems.
Gender was found to be significant predictor of overall suicide risk, ideation and self-control.
Conclusions: These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support for college students to prevent
suicide and promote mental well-being.
rate compared to other Asian countries. However, the underreporting of cases in Indonesia suggests that the incidence
rate of suicide is higher than documented. This study aimed to identify the risk of suicide among Indonesian college
students.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 557 students from three universities across Java Island,
recruited using the purposive sampling method. The Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSSI) was used to assess suicide
risk. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine the prevalence of suicide-related outcomes.
Additionally, linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the associations between suicide risk, suicidal
ideation, suicide planning, and self-control in relation to age, sex, and year of study.
Results: The average suicide risk among college students was 4.04 (SD= 6.60; 95%CI = 3.49 – 4.59) out of 38, indicating
a generally low risk. However, 34.6% of students experienced the desire to die at least once, and 12.7% had a strong desire
to make active suicide attempts. Furthermore, 15.8% of students found suicide an acceptable solution to their problems.
Gender was found to be significant predictor of overall suicide risk, ideation and self-control.
Conclusions: These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support for college students to prevent
suicide and promote mental well-being.
Creator
Ninik Yunitri1,2* , Erna Rochmawati3
, Henny Dwi Susanti4
, Nuraenah Nuraenah1,2
,
Fitrian Rayasari2,5
, Dea Chairunnisa6
, Sephia Salsabila6
, Rani Septiawantari1,2
, and
Slametiningsih Slametiningsih1,2
, Henny Dwi Susanti4
, Nuraenah Nuraenah1,2
,
Fitrian Rayasari2,5
, Dea Chairunnisa6
, Sephia Salsabila6
, Rani Septiawantari1,2
, and
Slametiningsih Slametiningsih1,2
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jn.v20i2.61319
Date
26 May 2025
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Ninik Yunitri1,2* , Erna Rochmawati3
, Henny Dwi Susanti4
, Nuraenah Nuraenah1,2
,
Fitrian Rayasari2,5
, Dea Chairunnisa6
, Sephia Salsabila6
, Rani Septiawantari1,2
, and
Slametiningsih Slametiningsih1,2, “A survey of suicide risk among university students across three regions in Java, Indonesia,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11146.