Article
Coping and Suicide Among At-Risk Community College Students
Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges
(2021)
Abstract
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
Publication Date
May 7, 2021
DOI
https://commons.vccs.edu/inquiry/vol24/iss1/5
Citation Information
Martin, L. E., & Bohecker, L. (2021). Coping and Suicide Among At-Risk Community College Students. Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges, 24 (1). https://commons.vccs.edu/inquiry/vol24/iss1/5