Research Article

Suicide Probability in University Students: Parental Rejection-Acceptance, Emotional and Social Loneliness, Psychological Flexibility

Volume: 15 Number: 77 June 30, 2025
EN

Suicide Probability in University Students: Parental Rejection-Acceptance, Emotional and Social Loneliness, Psychological Flexibility

Abstract

The present study aimed to examine the predictive role of demographic characteristics (gender, age, employment status, university type), socio-cultural factors (family structure), and psychological aspects (parental acceptance-rejection, emotional and social loneliness, and psychological flexibility) on suicide probability among university students. A total of 400 university students (222 female, 178 male) aged 18-29 participated in the research. A correlational research model was used. The data were obtained using by the Suicide Probability Scale (PSS), the Parental Rejection-Acceptance Scale (PRAS), the Psychological Resilience Scale (PRS), the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale (SESL) and the Demographic Information Form (DIF). Hierarchical regression analysis was utilized to analyze the data. The results revealed that gender, maternal neglect, paternal warmth, paternal neglect, paternal rejection, value-driven behaviors, present awareness, defusion, and social loneliness predict the probability of suicide. Among these variables, value-driven behaviors emerged as the strongest predictor, emphasizing the significance of living in accordance with personal values in reducing the probability of suicide. These findings emphasize the importance of addressing both psychological and socio-cultural variables in suicide prevention strategies for university students. The results highlight the need for tailored interventions that foster social connections, enhance psychological resilience, and emphasize the protective role of paternal involvement.

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Project Number

1919B012206586

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Psychological Counseling Education, Psychological Counseling and Guidance (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

November 17, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 9, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 77

APA
Aydal, Z., & Güloğlu, B. (2025). Suicide Probability in University Students: Parental Rejection-Acceptance, Emotional and Social Loneliness, Psychological Flexibility. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 15(77), 404-428. https://doi.org/10.17066/tpdrd.1586806
AMA
1.Aydal Z, Güloğlu B. Suicide Probability in University Students: Parental Rejection-Acceptance, Emotional and Social Loneliness, Psychological Flexibility. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2025;15(77):404-428. doi:10.17066/tpdrd.1586806
Chicago
Aydal, Zeynep, and Berna Güloğlu. 2025. “Suicide Probability in University Students: Parental Rejection-Acceptance, Emotional and Social Loneliness, Psychological Flexibility”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 15 (77): 404-28. https://doi.org/10.17066/tpdrd.1586806.
EndNote
Aydal Z, Güloğlu B (June 1, 2025) Suicide Probability in University Students: Parental Rejection-Acceptance, Emotional and Social Loneliness, Psychological Flexibility. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 15 77 404–428.
IEEE
[1]Z. Aydal and B. Güloğlu, “Suicide Probability in University Students: Parental Rejection-Acceptance, Emotional and Social Loneliness, Psychological Flexibility”, Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, vol. 15, no. 77, pp. 404–428, June 2025, doi: 10.17066/tpdrd.1586806.
ISNAD
Aydal, Zeynep - Güloğlu, Berna. “Suicide Probability in University Students: Parental Rejection-Acceptance, Emotional and Social Loneliness, Psychological Flexibility”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 15/77 (June 1, 2025): 404-428. https://doi.org/10.17066/tpdrd.1586806.
JAMA
1.Aydal Z, Güloğlu B. Suicide Probability in University Students: Parental Rejection-Acceptance, Emotional and Social Loneliness, Psychological Flexibility. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2025;15:404–428.
MLA
Aydal, Zeynep, and Berna Güloğlu. “Suicide Probability in University Students: Parental Rejection-Acceptance, Emotional and Social Loneliness, Psychological Flexibility”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, vol. 15, no. 77, June 2025, pp. 404-28, doi:10.17066/tpdrd.1586806.
Vancouver
1.Zeynep Aydal, Berna Güloğlu. Suicide Probability in University Students: Parental Rejection-Acceptance, Emotional and Social Loneliness, Psychological Flexibility. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2025 Jun. 1;15(77):404-28. doi:10.17066/tpdrd.1586806

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