Examining the Relationship between Academic Expectations and Suicidal Ideation among College Students in India Using the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide.
Shelby N OrtizPankhuri AggarwalAnjali JainNikhil SinghTony S GeorgeApril SmithVaishali V RavalPublished in: Archives of suicide research : official journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research (2022)
The sample endorsed high rates of suicidal ideation, highlighting the need for culturally appropriate interventions. Thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and academic expectations from oneself may be relevant treatment targets for reducing suicidal ideation among college students in India.HIGHLIGHTSOver one-third of Indian university students endorsed suicidal ideation.Suicidal ideation related to one's own more than others' academic expectations.Results offer support for the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide within this context.