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Coping And Suicide Among At-Risk Community College Students, Laura E. Martin, Lynn Bohecker
Coping And Suicide Among At-Risk Community College Students, Laura E. Martin, Lynn Bohecker
Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges
The authors investigated the complex relationships of coping associated with suicide risk among community college students. Survey responses were obtained from 733 participants. A multiple linear regression demonstrated that maladaptive coping such as self-distraction, substance use, and denial were predictive factors of suicide among students in the 18–29 age group. Self-distraction and denial were significant coping protective factors of suicide risk for students aged 29–67. Implications for increasing suicide awareness and prevention in education are discussed.
Keywords: suicide, coping, community college, mental health