Evaluation of Suicide in Nursing Students from The Perspective of Meaning of Life and Hope

OpenAlex İngilizce

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of meaning in life and hope on suicide probability in nursing students. Methods: A descriptive and correlational design was used. The sample of the study consisted of 266 nursing students from April 2020-June 2020. Data collected with “the Suicide Probability Scale”, “The Meaning in Life Questionnaire”, and “The Hope Scale”. Results: Students' suicide probability score is 73.6±19.5. Low levels of meaning in life (β=-0.216, P<.001), low levels of hope (β=-0.273, P<.001), inadequate social support (β=0.302, P<.001), low level of perceived academic success (β=-0.121, p=0.003) and previous suicidal ideation (β=0.352, P<.001), using psychiatric medication (β=0.123, P=.011) increased the probability of suicide. Conclusion: This study revealed that the probability of suicide among nursing students is above the average and that meaning in life, hope and different variables affect the process. The results underline the necessity of evaluating the suicide risk in nursing students with a holistic approach and taking protective measures.